CT HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER (Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker)

Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, incumbent must retain a Class C Drivers License and will operate vehicles, light duty equipment, tools and will perform labor intensive work associated with maintaining the state highway system, during emergency operations and special assignments. PARF# 06-26-0247/JC-537287 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to explore the Caltrans Career Compass, a helpful tool designed for candidates to understand and succeed in applying for positions with the State of California. 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. • Position requires a valid, unrestricted Class “C” Driver’s License. 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 web sites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birth dates and social security numbers. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Must have knowledge of the provisions of the California Vehicle Code as it applies to the operation of motor vehicles and traffic regulations. Must have a thorough knowledge of the operation and care of automotive equipment and light to medium duty machinery. The incumbent is expected to gain a working/journey level knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in maintaining highways; roadway, roadside, shoulders, landscape, barrier systems, signs, markers and drainage facilities. The incumbent must be able to follow verbal and written direction; safely operate vehicles, equipment, machinery, power-tools and hand-tools used in highway maintenance. Must be able to work well with others. Must have knowledge of safe work practices and know the employee’s role in Department's Injury and Illness Prevention Program.