CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker

Under the supervision of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor and lead direction by a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker (CHMW) performs miscellaneous laboring duties in conjunction with maintenance and repair of State highways, and works with the rest of a crew in the performance of these activities. A valid Class C driver's license is required to operate light vehicles and equipment while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system. The incumbent works individually or with a crew and may occasionally assist in providing guidance to less experienced crew members. Incumbent may be required to work overtime including weekends/holidays if needed, may be required to work temporarily and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency calls. May be loaned to another crew. Incumbents may also be assigned to perform nonequipment operation duties normally assigned to the class of Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker as part of their normal assignment. May be loaned to another crew and required to work overtime, rotating or irregular shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. The position may require out-of-town travel, usually in week-long increments. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

PARF# 11-27-0071 / JC-529673 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 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 here and search by typing in the classification title.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.