Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker

Job Description and Duties Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker operates light vehicles and equipment requiring a valid unrestricted Class B Commercial Driver's License, with a tank vehicle endorsement. The incumbent leads the work of a crew, performing tasks related to highway maintenance work; paving, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, removing brush/undergrowth from highway right of way, pavement patching; repairs or replaces guide markers, signs, fence, guardrail, cleans culverts; traffic control, litter pick up, maintenance of roadside rests, graffiti removal;makes minor repairs to and cleans signs and markers. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends; may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining. PARF 07-4-799 JC-426527 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the 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 exam is located here: 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. Apply today to join our team. We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool. The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Position(s) located in Moorpark N RD: 626 Fitch Ave, Moorpark 93021 Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The incumbent works in a wide range of sometimes extreme-conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to -15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. During the winter months the workweek is normally 5/8-hour days. The scheduling of the 5/8 days is at the discretion of the Region Management. Incumbent may be scheduled to work the night shift as needed to meet operational needs with proper advance notice as per the Bargaining Unit 12, Memorandum of Understanding. May be requested to work scheduled and/or emergency overtime due to storms, callback, special work projects, or to meet operational needs. Overtime will be assigned per the Bargaining Unit 12, Memorandum of Understanding. Personal safety requirements include but are not limited to (as per Injury and Illness Prevention Program): A. Appropriate footwear, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn. B. Either long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats. C. Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs. D. Provided safety gear such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department, including hazmat conditions and/or incidents when required. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code : JC-426527 Position (s): -XXX Working Title: Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker Classification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER $4,970.00 - $6,251.00 of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Ventura County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 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: Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: Director's EEO Policy: Director's EEO Policy Statement: Special Requirements Must have a valid unrestricted class "B" driver's license w/Tanker Endorsement & DMV Medical Certificate The incumbent is required to maintain good relations with members of the public and employees from the same and other departments within Caltrans, as well as other agencies. May have contact with other public agencies and private individuals almost daily while on assignment. Contact may be hostile public, and employee is expected to maintain a favorable public image for the State. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original or official sealed transcripts will 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: 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: 5/6/2024 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 . 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 DHR Contact JC- E. 4th Street, 1st Floor Santa Ana, CA 92705 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Transportation Caltrans DHR Contact JC- E. 4th Street, 1st Floor Santa Ana, CA 92705 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 . 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: Chad Deuschle Hiring Unit Contact: Laura Jordan Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled . click apply for full job details