Highway Maintenance Leadworker

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• Job Code #: JC-510920
• Position #(s):
  
  -918
• Working Title:
  
  CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER
• Classification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER
• Salary: $5,119.00 - $6,696.00
• # of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  Shasta County
• Telework:
  In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility:
  California Department of Transportation
• Department:
  Caltrans

Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor in Special Crews, the incumbent assists in planning, performing, and directing the work of the assigned unit on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Operates equipment identified as Category 1 and Category 2 used by the assigned unit, and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work.

Required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department. Must possess a valid Class B driver's license w/Tank endorsement; a Class A license is desirable. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

This is a designated travel crew and works out of town on a per diem basis up to 80% of the year.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead 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  and search by typing in the classification title.

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• The position requires 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 requires a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

The position requires a valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.

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.

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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…