Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker

Job Overview

Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker – JC‑510513 – Permanent Intermittent (up to 1,500 hours). Salary: $4,102.00 – $4,865.00 per month.

6933 W Inyokern Rd, Inyokern, Kern County.

Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent operates light vehicles and equipment requiring a Class C driver’s license and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work. Responsibilities include snow removal during winter months, working in extreme conditions (heat up to 120 °F, cold to –15 °F), responding to emergency call‑outs, and being available for overtime, night shift, temporary and intermittent varied work shifts.

The incumbent will be on the 9/80 work schedule, subject to change at the discretion of District Management or Supervisor.

Personal safety requirements include:

• Work boots in good condition.
• Long or short sleeve shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest over non‑safety shirts or coats.
• Long pants (no shorts or cutoffs).
• Provided safety gear (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, or other equipment) as required.

• Valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Drug screening passed prior to hiring.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, equipment and tools used in highway maintenance and construction; familiarity with the California Vehicle Code related to motor vehicle loading and operation; and knowledge of regulations pertaining to highway maintenance practices.
• Eligibility on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker exam; for non‑eligible applicants, current eligibility on the state examination list is required.
• Required education documentation (unofficial or official transcripts, degrees, or U.S. equivalency reports for foreign credentials).

Complete the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and all required documents. Applications must be submitted electronically via Cal Career or mailed to the addresses listed below. All materials must be received by the Final Filing Date of 3/20/2026.

Human Resources Contact:
Laura Laurent, (279) 234‑2282,

Hiring Unit Contact:
Liliana Camacho Guzman, (760) 874‑8853,

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics.

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