Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker

CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER Job Description and Duties

District 08 - South Region - 723/2386 Jurupa Valley Landscape

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead worker on the Jurupa Valley Landscape Crew helps the supervisor plan and schedule the work of the crew. In the field, oversees and leads the work of the crew engaged in highway maintenance work. The incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid, Class 'B' Commercial Driver’s License with a Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.

The incumbent may be required to work overtime including nights and weekends and will be required to work night shift during winter storm conditions. The incumbent may respond to emergency call‑outs. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

Oversees and leads the work of the crew engaged in a wide variety of highway maintenance work such as paving, pot‑holing and crack‑sealing; drain and ditch cleaning; sign and delineation installation, maintenance and repair; brush and tree trimming; sweeping and fence repair; and other related duties. In the winter months, will lead the crew in snow removal and ice control activities.

As needed will operate various maintenance equipment such as end‑dump trucks from 2‑10 cu. yards, with either automatic or manual transmissions and may be equipped with plows and sanders.

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

This position is based in a maintenance station located in a metropolitan area, the incumbent will work in the field, on foot or operating equipment. Will work in metropolitan, rural, desert and mountain areas on multi‑lane freeways, and two‑lane secondary roads. Weather conditions vary from a cold, windy and wet winter climate to a very hot and predominately dry summer climate.

Occasional heavy thunderstorms can be expected in the summer months and heavy rain and/or snow is to be expected in the winter. Temperature extremes can range from well below freezing in the winter to well over 100 degrees on a consistent basis in the summer. Will be required to work outside in extreme temperatures and inclement weather. Will be exposed to noise, dust and chemicals, and will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear in good condition, and must wear provided personal protective safety equipment such as shirts or vests, hard hats, safety glasses and gloves, as well as other devices deemed necessary.

May be required to work alternate workweek and/or shift to meet operational requirements. The incumbent will be required to travel extensively through the assigned area and may be required to travel for training, and to work in other areas in the district.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver License with N (Tank Vehicle) endorsement, and valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.