What are the responsibilities and job description for the CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER position at Department of Transportation?
Assist the CTMS with planning and direction of work related to vegetation management and abatement.. Work with crew engaged in assigned tasks or work without the aid of a crew. Employee may be asked to do special assignments such as training, safety projects, surveys and other projects related to highway maintenance. Other tasks may include heavy manual labor, AC paving, shoulder grading, mowing, pruning, ditch cleaning, dig outs, pavement patching, repairing or replacing guide markers, sign repair or installation, clean ditches/drains/culverts, traffic control, removal of animal carcasses, litter pick up, guardrail and fence repair, bridge repair, record and time keeping, as well as other duties required in highway maintenance. Assists CMS in ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed by the crew.
Will operate Category 2 and 3 equipment and with proper licensing, will operate Category 1 equipment. Train others in the safe and efficient operations of Caltrans trucks, equipment and other necessary tools to complete the assigned tasks.
Paperwork management includes all filing, all types of reports for safety and other functions, computerized timekeeping in IMMS program and purchasing.
Responds to emergencies on the highways for traffic control, facilities repair, storm patrol and cleanup, spill materials cleanup and other maintenance duties.
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PARF# 01-5-183 / JC-463109
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker 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.
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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.
Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov
Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf
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
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 unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class B commercial driver license with a N (Tank Vehicle) endorsement
AND
Three years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker, Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker, Caltrans Equipment Operator I, or Caltrans Equipment Operator II, or any combination of experience in these four classifications which results in three years' experience.
Subject to Bargaining Unit 12 Post & Bid. All eligible applications will be accepted but can only be considered if the position is not filled via Post & Bid.
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.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 1/29/2025Who May Apply
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).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Desirable Qualifications
Must have the ability to safely react to changing situations for him/her own safety and the safety of others. Employee must be able to react to emergency situations in a reasonable manor. Assist with accidents and incidents in a manor that doesn't promote added stress at the scene. Must be able to relay information that is clear and concise.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
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.
Human Resources Contact:
Kenny Pham
(916) 662-3213
Kenny.Pham@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Tricia McKenzie
(707) 798-7490
Tricia.McKenzie@dot.ca.gov
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.
EEO Contact:Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
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.
Important Application Instructions
The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-463109) PARF# (01-5-183) and title of the position (Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker) on the State application (STD. 678) form.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
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.
