California Highway Maintenance Leadworker

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of a Caltrans Bridge Maintenance Supervisor or designated person, the incumbent assists the supervisor and provides lead guidance over and participates in the work of a Bridge Maintenance Crew. Directly involved in working safely at heights of 500 feet above the ground and/or water and in inclement weather conditions. Leadworker has multiple responsibilities including covering for supervisor during short duration absences and working non-traditional hours including weekends, nights and holidays to fulfill operational needs and during emergencies and special events. Leadworker must be able to work, schedule, operate and communicate with various agencies such as; U.S. Coast Guard, the California Highway Patrol, various contractors and the general public. Must be willing to attend maritime training in a formal classroom environment. MERB I, II, & III qualifications are required within 12 months of appointment. Directs, instructs, and works with a bridge crew consisting of Equipment Operators I/II’s and Maintenance Workers in the maintenance of State Toll Bridges utilizing specialized equipment, such as Under Bridge Inspection Truck (UBIT). This crew travels extensively throughout the district and State on ‘per diem’. Will oversee work with little or no supervision.

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

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Working Conditions

Position located at 200 Burma Rd Oakland, Alameda County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Extreme weather conditions(hot and cold)
Height over 300'

Work around moving equipment

Work around fast moving traffic

Work inside bridge structures

Work in areas of Limited Space

Work around lead base paint

Work on and from a work boat out on the bay
Work around biohazards waste

Loud Noises

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.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

The position(s) require(s) a valid 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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Class A is desirable, Passenger endorsement is desirable.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Important Application Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.