Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker

Position: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER
Job Description and Duties

The work is physically demanding and requires stamina. In addition, the job will require incumbent to work on or near roadways with a high volume of vehicular traffic. Incumbent will be required to work with and around heavy equipment, hot and/or pressurized materials/chemicals used for highway maintenance work. Incumbent can expect to be outside in all types of weather and environmental conditions.

Workload includes entering confined spaces which are commonly dirty, wet and have little to no lighting. The highway Right-of-Way in this area is attractive to trespassers who commonly erect illegal encampments. The encampments are prone to rodent infestation, biological wastes and illicit drug paraphernalia.

Necessary shift changes will occur due to workload or weather-related circumstances. Incumbent will be required to work irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays and in emergency situations. The incumbent will be expected to answer calls after normal working hours and to respond to unforeseen conditions needing immediate attention or emergencies.

MAY BE ASSIGNED TO A SNOW TERRITORY

PARF# 06-6-382 / JC-505085

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.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 201 J Street Wasco 93280, Kern County

This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-505085

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER

Classification:

CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER

$5,119.00 - $6,696.00

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:

Kern County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - 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:

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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.

* Must possess a valid and unrestricted Commercial Class B Driver's license with Tank (N) endorsement.

* Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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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Application Instructions

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 (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 1/30/2026

Who May Apply

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…