CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

Caltrans; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker in Alameda County. The role involves heavy manual labor, pothole repair, mowing and pruning, with duties that may include operating from a boat servicing toll bridges and working from heights over 500 feet.

This permanent, full-time position requires a valid CDL, passes a drug screening, and follows the Post & Bid process. Exam eligibility may apply; briefings and the required documentation will be provided during the application process.

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Drug screening must be passed prior to hire.
• Eligibility may depend on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker exam and post/bid process.
• Unofficial transcripts/diploma may be required for verification.

Responsibilities

• Perform highway maintenance tasks such as heavy labor, AC paving, pothole repair, mowing and pruning.
• Operate from a boat servicing toll bridges and work from heights above 500 feet.
• Coordinate priorities with supervision to accomplish tasks independently.
• Follow safety rules and complete duties as required by the assignment.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Pothole repair

Mowing

Pruning

AC paving

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-535858

Position #(s)

904-670-6287-918

Working Title

Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker

Classification

CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

$4,102.00 - $4,865.00

# of Positions

Multiple

Work Location

Alameda County

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.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director's EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director's EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

PARF# 04-27-0624, JC-535858
Under the supervision of the CALTRANS BRIDGE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, the incumbent performs various types of highway maintenance functions such as, but not limited to; heavy manual labor, AC paving, pothole, mowing, pruning and other duties as required. The incumbent preforms miscellaneous laboring work in connection with the maintenance of state bridges. Priorities are set and the incumbent is expected to coordinate the necessities to accomplish the function with a reasonable degree of independence. The incumbent is required to work on and from a boat servicing the Toll Bridge from the water. The incumbent will be required to work from heights greater than 500 feet.

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 .

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

• 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 valid and Class C driver's license.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates 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).