Roadway Maintenance Technician — Equipment & Field Ops

State of California; California; On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California’s Caltrans is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker in Merced County. The role operates highway maintenance equipment and performs landscape and bridge maintenance tasks, requiring a Class C license and adherence to safety standards.

Overnight travel up to 80% may be required, with telework possible per policy. Salary ranges from $4,102 to $4,865 per month, with a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Operate and service highway maintenance equipment.
• Possess a valid Class C driver’s license.
• Maintain knowledge of safety training, standards, policies and procedures.
• Willingness to travel overnight up to 80% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and service vehicles and equipment for highway maintenance.
• Perform labor-intensive tasks related to landscape, highway and bridge maintenance.
• Maintain safety and respond to emergencies as required.
• Provide equipment training to other employees when assigned and rotate to support operational needs.

Skills

Class C license

Safety training

Labor-intensive work

Job description

State of California’s Caltrans is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker in Merced County. The role operates highway maintenance equipment and performs landscape and bridge maintenance tasks, requiring a Class C license and adherence to safety standards.

Overnight travel up to 80% may be required, with telework possible per policy. Salary ranges from $4,102 to $4,865 per month, with a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for training.