CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Job Description and Duties Incumbents, under the direction of a Maintenance Supervisor or designee, operate vehicles requiring a valid Class B commercial drivers license with tank vehicle endorsement, and other construction equipment when qualified, Class A is desirable. Work with and assist in directing the work of a crew engaged in maintenance or construction work on highways and structures, provide on the job training to crew in various aspects of maintenance operations, ensures all policies and procedures are adhered to, file reports, make time sheet entries, order or purchase supplies and equipment, conduct safety meetings and best maintenance practice reviews. May be exposed to loud noises, dust, fumes, various chemicals and solvents, extreme weather conditions, moving vehicular traffic and stressful situations. May work on hazardous spills within the right of way. May be exposed to poison oak, other irritating plants, insects and animals. Assumes the duties of the Supervisor for a short duration in the supervisor’s absence. Must have the ability to be flexible as changes occur. Must be able to recognize deficiencies and hazards within the right of way and be able to use diplomacy and tact when answering questions from the public, other government agencies and the press. May be required to work rotating or irregular shifts including weekends and nights. Must be available for after hour call outs and have a reasonable response time. PARF# 04-27-0673, JC-537469 Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113. 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. 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. The position(s) require(s) a valid Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement. From 1/2 ton pick ups through 10 cubic yard dump trucks, vactors, sweepers, loaders, fork lifts, boom trucks and backhoes. 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. 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 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: Knowledge of: All levels, procedures, tools, and equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways and structures; provisions of the California Vehicle Code as it applies to the operation of motor vehicles; regulations and safety practices pertaining to highway emergency services; fire suppression techniques; emergency first aid; operation and care of highway equipment; methods of mixing portland cement concrete and mixing and applying asphalt and stone chips for pavement patching; rules and regulations pertaining to highway or structures maintenance practices; principles of effective supervision; safety practices and traffic regulations; the basic occupational safety and health regulations contained in Title 8 Industrial Relations - Construction and General Industry Safety Orders; safety and health policies and procedures as contained in the Department's Injury and Illness Prevention Program; knowledge of basic safe work practices.