Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker

Job Description and Duties

Under supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor or Caltrans Maintenance Leadworker, the incumbent performs work and operates equipment associated with maintaining highway assets including but not limited to; AC paving, pothole patching, mowing, removal of debris, crack sealing, guard rail repair, traffic control, general custodial duties at maintenance stations, operating Category 3 vehicles requiring a Class C driver's license, such as light trucks, automobiles, highway maintenance/ construction equipment, and may operate Category 2 equipment if properly licensed. Class A drivers license is desirable. Incumbent may be required to work alone or with other crew members, is expected to accomplish and set priorities with a reasonable degree of independence. Incumbent will be required to work in inclement weather and in close proximity to heavy traffic conditions, be able to respond to after-hours emergency call outs in a reasonable amount of time, may be assigned to work alternate work shifts such as but not limited to 9/80, 4/10, work nights or weekends or Holidays.

PARF# 04-26-0336 / JC-518787

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. To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Positions located at 1369 Willow Ave., Hercules, 2616 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, & 2817 Windsor Dr., Antioch, Contra Costa County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent may expect to; work in all types of weather with temperatures ranging from 20 to 110 degrees, strong winds, rain, fog, sleet, and flooding, be exposed to, poison oak, snakes, insect, loud noise, dust, chemicals, flying debris, high speed vehicle traffic adjacent to the work zone, and moving construction equipment in the work zone, and other environmental conditions associated with Highway Maintenance. The incumbent may be required to; work at heights greater than 10 ft., remove homeless debris and dead animals, work in confined spaces, travel and stay overnight to attend mandatory classes, respond to emergencies after and before their shift, weekends and holidays , change their shift due to Departmental necessities, i.e. floods, earthquakes, and storms. The incumbent will be required to wear safety equipment such as earplugs, hard hats, proper footwear, and safety glasses.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid Class C driver’s license.

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 driver's license is desirable.

Benefits

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Employees in this classification may be eligible for a Recruitment Hire-Above Minimum Authorization salary rate commensurate to . Additionally, employees in this classification may be eligible to receive an additional amount for recruitment and retention . The Hire-Above Minimum Authorization and monthly pay differential may be removed upon movement from the approved classes or locations.

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.