Highway Maintenance Worker (JC-531285)

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker in California to perform a variety of highway maintenance tasks, operate light equipment, repair signs, and assist with snow removal as needed.

You will work under supervision, with potential training opportunities and a permanent intermittent 1500-hour schedule. Location details include Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, and Nevada City facilities in Nevada County.

Qualifications

• Operates light maintenance equipment and performs related duties.
• Flags traffic and sets up lane closures during maintenance.
• Performs snow removal and related winter duties when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate light maintenance equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Install lane closures and traffic control devices as needed.
• Remove litter, debris, and brush; clean and service equipment.

Skills

Light equipment operation

Traffic control

Snow removal

Chain control

Tools

Class C Driver's License

Job description

Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker

Job Control: JC-531285

Classification: Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker

Annual Salary: $49,224.00 - $58,380.00

Job Type: Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours

At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career.

Positions located in Nevada County:

• 51121 Donner Pass Rd., Soda Springs, CA. 95728
• 10152 Keiser Ave., Truckee, CA. 96160
• 10057 Gold Flat Rd., Nevada City, CA. 95959

About the Position:

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, and functional direction of a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, is responsible for and performs miscellaneous labor work and light equipment operation in connection with the maintenance of state highways and facilities. In his/her absence, a Caltrans Maintenance Leadworker or other qualified person may be in charge. There are times when incumbent may work for other Supervisors and/or work units, as workload requires. Will receive some training from other members of the crew. HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Operates light maintenance and construction equipment requiring a class C California Driver’s License, removes litter and dead animals, installs lane closures and other traffic controls, flags traffic, cleans and repairs drains, repairs and replaces signs and other traffic safety devices, removes brush and trees, cleans and services equipment, loads and unloads material from trucks, cleans and paints maintenance facilities, hand patches, removes weeds both manually and mechanically, and does other work as required. May be assigned to perform the duties normally assigned to the class of Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker. As time permits, may be trained in the operation of heavy equipment. SNOW REMOVAL Performs chain control and truck screen duties, assists in road closures including directing traffic and proper placement of warning and detour signs, removes snow from signs and other traffic safety devices, repairs and replaces snow poles, and repairs and builds tire chains. Operates snow removal equipment requiring a class C California Driver’s License. May be assigned responsibility to place or remove chain controls, may be responsible to determine need for abrasives and anti/deicers. A drug test and physical examination is required.

*See more details on the Duty Statement located on the job posting.*