Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker

District 08 - North Region - 632/2359 Mountain Pass

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, Leadworker or other qualified crew member, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker performs miscellaneous labor while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system. The incumbent must possess a valid, unrestricted Class "C" Driver's License. The incumbent may be required to work overtime including nights and weekends. May be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and may respond to emergency calls. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position may be subject to seasonal shift change. This position is represented under collective bargaining. Duties include but are not limited to:

Performs manual labor, operates light equipment, and power and hand tools while performing duties such as paving, pot-holing and crack-sealing; drain and ditch cleaning; sign and delineation installation, maintenance and repair; landscape irrigation and maintenance; brush and tree trimming; storm clean-up; litter and graffiti removal; traffic control; and other related duties. May be required to perform miscellaneous laboring work in connection with the maintenance of the State highways and safety roadside rest areas. Perform custodial duties such as emptying trashcans, sweeping and sanitizing facilities, litter pickup, cleaning bathrooms, replenishing supplies, and other related work. May perform minor repairs to facility equipment such as tightening loose bolts, nuts, and screws, and unplugging toilets.

Performs traffic control duties that may include setting and picking up lane closures using traffic cones, flares and advance warning signs; hand-flagging traffic; and operating a pilot vehicle, back-up truck and cone truck.

PARF# 08-6-165 / JC-486968

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 here and search by typing in the classification title.

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Position located at 94200 CLARKE MOUNTAIN RD., NIPTON, CA 92364, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Most of the incumbents time will be spent in the field, operating equipment or working on foot. Weather conditions vary from a cold, windy, and wet winter climate to a very hot and predominately dry summer climate. Temperature extremes can range from below freezing in the winter to well over 100 degrees on a consistent basis in the summer. Occasional heavy thunderstorms can be expected in the summer months and heavy rain is to be expected in the winter. The incumbent will be required to operate equipment and work outside in extreme temperatures and inclement weather, and may be required to sit or stand for long periods. May work on uneven surfaces and may be exposed to noise, dust, hot materials and chemicals. Will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear, as defined in section 4.3 of the current MOU, and must wear provided personal protective safety equipment such as shirts or vests, hard hats, safety glasses and gloves, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary. The incumbent will be required to travel extensively through the assigned area and may be required to travel to and work in other areas in the district.

New toState candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification orminimum of alternate range when applicable.