CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

State of California; California; In loco; USD 46.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

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Caltrans is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker to perform laboring duties in the maintenance and repair of State highways. The position may operate solo or with a crew and requires flexibility for overtime, nights, and weekends as determined by supervision.

The role is located at 1745 S Main St, Yreka, CA 96097 and requires a valid Class C driver’s license, with additional conditions such as drug screening and background checks prior to hire.

Competenze

• Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license.
• Drug screening required prior to hire.
• Background investigation required prior to hire.

Mansioni

• Perform miscellaneous laboring duties in maintenance and repair of State highways.
• Work alone or with a crew; may be assigned to another crew as needed.
• Overtime, nights and weekends may be required due to storms, emergencies, or special projects.

Conoscenze

Valid CDL

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Job Posting:CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

Department of Transportation

JC-535345 -

$4,102.00 - $4,865.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/23/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker performs miscellaneous laboring duties in conjunction with the maintenance and repair of State highways. The incumbent will work individually or with a crew, and will be required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department. May be loaned to another crew. A valid Class C driver's license is required. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

Working Conditions

Position is located at,1745 S Main St Yreka, CA 96097

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to -15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. During the winter months the workweek is normally 5/8-hour days. During the summer months the workweeks may be changed to 4/10-hour days. The scheduling of the 5/8 days or the 4/10 days is at the discretion of the District Management and pursuant to operational needs. Required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department.

Personal safety requirements include:

• A. Work boots, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection.
• B. Either long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.
• C. Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.
• D. Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses; hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, and/or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department.

This is a designated travel crew and works out of town on a per diem basis up to 80% of the year.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER $4,102.00 - $4,865.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

California Department of Transportation

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

California Department of Transportation

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Theposition(s) require(s) a valid and Class C driver's license.

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must includeyour unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original,or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required uponappointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the numberof units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visiteither of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redactbirthdates and social security numbers

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Desirable Qualifications

• Class A Drivers License with Tank Endorsement

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.