CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, and functional direction of a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, is responsible for and performs miscellaneous labor work and light equipment operation in connection with the maintenance of state highways and facilities.
In his/her absence, a Caltrans Maintenance Leadworker or other qualified person may be in charge.
There are times when incumbent may work for other Supervisors and/or work units, as workload requires.
Will receive some training from other members of the crew.
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Operates light maintenance and construction equipment requiring a class C California Driver’s License, removes litter and dead animals, installs lane closures and other traffic controls, flags traffic, cleans and repairs drains, repairs and replaces signs and other traffic safety devices, removes brush and trees, cleans and services equipment, loads and unloads material from trucks, cleans and paints maintenance facilities, hand patches, removes weeds both manually and mechanically, and does other work as required.
May be assigned to perform the duties normally assigned to the class of Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker.
As time permits, may be trained in the operation of heavy equipment.
SNOW REMOVAL Performs chain control and truck screen duties, assists in road closures including directing traffic and proper placement of warning and detour signs, removes snow from signs and other traffic safety devices, repairs and replaces snow poles, and repairs and builds tire chains.
Operates snow removal equipment requiring a class C California Driver’s License.
May be assigned responsibility to place or remove chain controls, may be responsible to determine need for abrasives and anti/deicers.
A drug test is required.
PARF #03-4-0035 JC-418393 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.
The Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker Exam is located here: https://www.
calcareers.
ca.
gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.
aspx?examCD=0PB29 The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Permanent, intermittent positions and are not subject to Post and Bid.
A permanent, intermittent employee may work up to 1,500 hours in any 12 consecutive months.
The number of hours and schedule of work shall be determined based upon the operational needs of each department.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions Position located in Colusa, Colusa County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
This is a heavy snow area with a high volume of traffic which requires working nights, weekends, and holidays in the winter months.
May be required to work overtime and/or on call, due to storms and emergencies.
These positions are for snow season only in District 3 Sutter Sierra Region.
Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays.
These are seasonal positions & employees can be laid off at the end of the snow season.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Job Code #: JC-418393 Position #(s): 903-709-6287-XXX Working Title: Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker - PI (Seasonal) Classification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER $3,983.
00 - $4,541.
00 Work Location: Colusa County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours Department Information Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.
Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
Department Website: www.
dot.
ca.
gov Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: https://dot.
ca.
gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.
pdf Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.
ca.
gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.
ca.
gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity 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.
Must be in possession of a valid Class C California Driver 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.
Here is a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.
naces.
org/members.
Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
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: 3/8/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.
CalCareers.
ca.
gov.
When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans HR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Transportation Caltrans HR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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 www.
CalCareers.
ca.
gov.
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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.
The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview.
Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact: Zoe Frey (916) 654-4385 Zoe.
Frey@dot.
ca.
gov Hiring Unit Contact: Emily Brown (530) 682-5682 emily.
brown@dot.
ca.
gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368-3367 Ask.
eeo@dot.
ca.
gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Important Application Instructions: The State application (STD.
678) is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly.
For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-418393), PARF# 03-4-0035, and title of the position (Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker) must be included on the STD.
678 form.
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/TRANSCRIPS, 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.
Survey: Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
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be/oC9wIp8QalI Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place.
Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.