CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent performs a variety of labor-related tasks in support of maintaining the State highway system. The incumbent assists the supervisor with team engagement and coordination of daily activities. Duties may also include operating Caltrans equipment as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Position located at 2033 E Ramsey St Banning, Riverside County.
• Most of the incumbent’s time will be spent working in the field, either operating equipment or performing duties on foot.
• Weather conditions range from cold, windy, and wet winters to very hot and predominantly dry summers, with temperatures varying from below freezing to well over 100 degrees.
• Summer thunderstorms may occur, and heavy winter rainfall is expected.
• The incumbent will be required to work outdoors and operate equipment in extreme temperatures and inclement weather, and may need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Work may be performed on uneven surfaces and in environments with exposure to noise, dust, hot materials, and chemicals.
• The incumbent must wear long pants and appropriate footwear, as required by section 4.3 of the current MOU, and must use all assigned personal protective equipment, including high-visibility shirts or vests, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and any other required safety devices.
• The role requires extensive travel throughout the assigned area and may include travel to other locations within the district.
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime, including nights and weekends, may be assigned temporary or intermittent shifts, and may be called to respond to emergency situations.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a valid and Class C driver’s license.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications

The 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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.