CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor the Highway Maintenance Leadworker assists the Supervisor in oversight of and participates in the work of a Road maintenance crew, maintains the existing highway inventory which includes drainage, delineation, PCC pavements, asphalt pavements, emergency response, accident cleanup, traffic control in a safe and efficient manner.
The incumbant will be required to operate vehicles requiring a valid Class B drivers license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, a Class A driver license is desirable.
To help the Department with scheduling, the incumbent may be asked to work alternate work shifts such as but not limited to 9/80, 4/10, work nights or weekends.
To be considered for this vacancy you must have transfer eligibility based on present or past state civil service eligibility or taken and passed an exam for this classification.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker 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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The Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker Exam is located here: https://www.
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com/r/CHMLexambulletin 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.
JC-424204/ Parf No 04-4-1603 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions These positions exist in San Mateo County.
Foster City, San Mateo, Redwood city, Daly City, Millbrae, Daly City, Halfmoon Bay, and Woodside The incumbent can be expected to work outdoors most of the time in all types of weather.
The work can be physically demanding and require stamina, agility, and strength.
The incumbent is subject to sunburn, poison oak, snake, insect bites, loud noise, dust, and chemicals.
The job has an added hazard due to most of the work being in close proximity to vehicular traffic.
May be at risk of injury working with or around equipment.
May have to work in wetlands or woodlands.
Will be required to travel and stay overnight to attend mandatory classes.
May be required to work rotating shifts including nights and weekend; shift may change due to emergencies such as floods, earthquakes, and storms.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Job Code #: JC-424204 Position #(s): 904-730-6285-XXX Working Title: Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker Classification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER $4,970.
00 - $6,251.
00 Work Location: San Mateo County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: California Department of Transportation 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.
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gov Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: https://dot.
ca.
gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.
pdf Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.
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gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.
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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.
The position requires a valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
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: 4/27/2024 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 DHR 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 DHR 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.
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: Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class A commercial driver license with P (Passenger/Bus) and H (Hazardous Materials) tank endorsements.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact: Isabel Garcia (650) 358-4127 ext: isabel.
garcia@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.
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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 Applications 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-424204), PARF# 04-4-1603 and title of the position (ICaltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker) 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/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.
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.