CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

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

Job summary

Caltrans in California seeks a dedicated CALTRANS Highway Maintenance Worker to perform maintenance and repair work on State highways as part of a crew. You will operate light vehicles and equipment, may be asked to work overtime, weekends, and holidays, and may be loaned to another crew to support operations.

A valid Class C driver's license is required; CDL endorsement may be needed for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid Class C driver's license to operate light vehicles and equipment.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License and potential CDL endorsement may be required.
• May be overtime, weekends/holidays, and varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform miscellaneous laboring duties in maintenance and repair of State highways.
• Work with crew and may provide guidance to less experienced members.
• Operate light vehicles and equipment as part of maintenance tasks.

Skills

Valid Class C driver's license

CDL

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529673

Position #: 911-610-6287-108

Working Title: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

Classification: 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: San Diego County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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

Under the supervision of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor and lead direction by a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker (CHMW) performs miscellaneous laboring duties in conjunction with maintenance and repair of State highways, and works with the rest of a crew in the performance of these activities. A valid Class C driver's license is required to operate light vehicles and equipment while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system. The incumbent works individually or with a crew and may occasionally assist in providing guidance to less experienced crew members. Incumbent may be required to work overtime including weekends/holidays if needed, may be required to work temporarily and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency calls. May be loaned to another crew. Incumbents may also be assigned to perform nonequipment operation duties normally assigned to the class of Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker as part of their normal assignment. May be loaned to another crew and required to work overtime, rotating or irregular shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. The position may require out-of-town travel, usually in week-long increments. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

PARF# 11-27-0071 / JC-529673

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.

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

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.

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.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

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.