Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker

Position: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER
Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor the Caltrans Maintenance Worker is responsible for the general maintenance of highways, freeways and/or bridges. Incumbents will be required to operate vehicles requiring a Class C driver license, such as light trucks, automobiles, highway maintenance, bridge maintenance, emergency service, construction or landscape equipment. The incumbent will be required to work overtime including nights and weekends, may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency calls.

May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

PARF# 05-26-0084/ JC- 510828

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.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 2201 S. Thornburg Street, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Most of the incumbents time will be spent in the field operating equipment or working on foot. Weather conditions vary from a cold, windy, and wet winter climate to a very hot and predominantly dry summer climate. The incumbent will be required to operate equipment and work outside in extreme temperatures and inclement weather and may be required to sit or stand for long periods.

May work on uneven surfaces and may be exposed to noise, dust, hot materials and chemicals. Will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear, as defined in section 4.3 of the current MOU and must wear provided personal protective safety equipment such as shirts or vests, hard hats, safety glasses and gloves, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary.

May use products that could be hazardous or dangerous if not handled properly, such as insecticides, herbicides and toxic liquids.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-510828

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker

Classification:

CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

$4,102.00 - $4,865.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Santa Barbara 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 who contribute to our organizational success.

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Director's EEO Policy:

Director's EEO Policy Statement:

Special Requirements

* The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

* The position(s) require(s) a valid and 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.

Possession of

Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility…