Highway Maintenance Worker

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• Job Code #: JC-508718
• Position #(s): -XXX
• Working Title: Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker
• Classification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER
• Salary Range: $4,102.00 – $4,865.00
• Minimum salary note: New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Kern County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Department Information: Caltrans Mission:
  Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals. Department Website:  Director’s EEO Policy:

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent must retain a Class C Driver’s License and will operate vehicles, light‑duty equipment, and tools, and will perform labor‑intensive work associated with maintaining the state highway system during emergency operations and special assignments.

PARF# 06-26-0056 / JC-508718

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker exam. Those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who are new to state civil‑services employment must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.

• Position requires a valid California Driver’s License (CDL). Provide CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements or restrictions.
• Position requires a Drug Screening to be passed prior to being hired.
• Position requires a Background Investigation to be cleared prior to being hired.
• Position requires a valid, unrestricted Class “C” Driver’s License.

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.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Final Filing Date: 3/2/2026

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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).

Complete Application Packages (including STD 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this job posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your Cal Career Account…