CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, incumbent must retain a Class C Drivers License and will operate vehicles, light duty equipment, tools and will perform labor intensive work associated with maintaining the state highway system, during emergency operations and special assignments.

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.

PARF# 06-4-1252 / JC-435405

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenace Worke r 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.

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Working Conditions

Position located in Pinehurst, Fresno County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The work is physically demanding and requires stamina. In addition, the job will require incumbent to work on or near roadways with a high volume of vehicular traffic.

Will be required to work with and around heavy equipment, including high-suction vacuum equipment used in drainage / sewer maintenance work, heavy and / or sharp power and hand tools.

Incumbent may encounter extremely dirty environment while cleaning drainage facilities or illegal encampments which are commonly found to contain rodent infestation, biological wastes and illicit drug paraphernalia.

Incumbent will be outdoors in all types of weather and environmental conditions. Environment includes entering confined spaces which are commonly dirty, wet and have little to no lighting.

Incumbent utilizes chemicals such as lubricants to perform routine maintenance of vehicles / machinery.

Incumbent will be required to work irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays and in emergency situations. The incumbent will be expected answer calls after normal working hours to respond to unforeseen conditions needing immediate attention or emergencies.

Work-shift changes may occur due to workload or weather-related circumstances.

MAY BE ASSIGNED TO A SNOW TERRITORY

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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.
• Theposition(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.
• Possessionof a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leasedvehicle.

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and / orappointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(s) / diploma for verification.

Unofficial,original or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be requiredupon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts / degrees must provide atranscript / degree U.

S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the numberof units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

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Common Carrier Travel and Accident Insurance for Excluded Employees Only

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Commute Program

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Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

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Group Long-Term Disability Insurance For Excluded Employees Only

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Health Benefits

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CalPERS Health and Wellness

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Long-Term Care Program

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Vision Benefits

Employer-paid benefit that offers you and your dependents an annual eye examination and an allowance for frames and lenses.

An enhanced vision plan is also available which provides higher allowances for certain materials and other benefits.