Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Leadworker works with and directs the work of the District-wide stripe/raised pavement marker/thermal plastic/stencil crew. The Leadworker position is interchangeable with all the above mentioned activities. This is a District Wide Striping Crew with over night travel may be required up to 75% of the time. Incumbents work hours currently are a 4/10 shift: 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. Incumbent must posses a California Drivers License with Class B with a Tank endorsement. Class A CDL is highly desirable. To help the Department with scheduling, incumbents may be asked to work alternate work shifts; such as but not limited to 9/80, 5/40 or night work.

PARF 05-27-0127/ JC-532459

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.  To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.
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Working Conditions

Position is located at 50 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County. 

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Incumbent can expect to be outside most of the day in all kinds of weather. The work is physically demanding and requires  stamina, agility and strength. May be subject to not only sunburn, poison oak, snake and insect bites, loud noise, dust, and  chemicals.In addition, the job is hazardous because it is performed at the side of the road or in the roadway itself, where workers  are exposed to vehicular traffic. May use products that could be hazardous or dangerous if not handled properly, such as

insecticides, herbicides and toxic liquids, etc. There is also the possibility of injury by working with and around heavy equipment.  Worker may be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including, nights and in emergency situations caused by storms and  floods. 

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.  Class A with Tank (N) endorsement is desirable. 

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

• This is a traveling crew. 

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

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: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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Important Application 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-532459), PARF# 05-27-0127 and title of the position (Caltrans 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.

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.