CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

Caltrans Highway Maintenance WorkerDepartment of Transportation$4,102.00 - $4,865.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Final Filing Date: 11/14/2026Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Print Job Save JobJob Description and DutiesUnder the general direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor (CMS) or designee, employee operates light vehicles and equipment requiring a Class C drivers license used by the assigned unit. Works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work.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.Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.Working ConditionsPosition is located at 15600 CA-199 Gasquet, Del Norte County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.Minimum RequirementsYou will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKERPosition DetailsJob Code #: JC-537892Position #(s): View phone number on click.appcast.io-XXXWorking Title: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKERClassification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER $4,102.00 - $4,865.00# of Positions: MultipleWork Location: Del Norte CountyTelework: In OfficeJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeFacility: California Department of TransportationDepartment InformationCaltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.Department Website: RequirementsThe 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.Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. The position(s) require(s) a valid Class C driver's license. Minimum Qualifications are: Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker class title requires possession of a valid and unrestricted Class "C" driver's license. License is required at the time of application and online examination. AND Either 1 One year of experience in the California State Service performing the duties of a Service Assistant (Maintenance). Or 2 One year of experience in general laboring work in construction or maintenance. (Education equivalent to completion of the eighth grade may be substituted for the required experience.) All candidates must take and pass the applicable examination for this job to be eligible. Available examinations can be viewed here Please ensure all work experience listed on your application is filled out completely and as thoroughly as possible. Applications received without detailed work experience reflected may be disqualified from further consideration. Only work experience listed on the application (STD 678) will be considered. Notations on the application to "see attached" or "see resume" are not acceptable. 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.Application InstructionsCompleted 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: 11/14/2026Who May ApplyIndividuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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 ApplyComplete 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 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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address 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 PMRequired Application Package DocumentsThe 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.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.BenefitsClick HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.Contact InformationThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding