In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-33-20 and, as a result of the COVID-19 rapid out-break, Caltrans will continue its hiring practices as they are deemed necessary to “maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure…,” Candidates who participate in the interview process will be considered essential in promoting this effort and are not in violation of Executive Order N-33-20. Virtual interviews via web portals or phone will be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. Please speak with the Hiring Unit contact for more information.
Under 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. Must possess a valid drivers license. Must be able to respond to work location within 30 minutes for emergencies and call-ins. Work hours and locations may vary depending on departmental needs. Permanent Intermittent employees may not exceed 1500 working hours per calendar year.
Performs various physical laboring tasks, including but not limited to hand work like sweeping, shoveling, raking asphalt, litter removal, animal carcasses, hauls garbage and other unskilled laboring tasks. Removes brush and undergrowth from highway right-of-way’s by use of axes, pruning shears, hand saws, chain saws, weed eaters, shovel, hoe and brush chipper. Seals, resurfaces, oils and patches roads as well as other duties pertaining to highway maintenance work. Performs facility cleaning and minor maintenance.
Works on traffic control, sets and picks up lane closures, traffic cones, flares and advanced warning signs, acts as a flag person, operates pilot car, back up truck and lane closure truck.
Equipment care and Record Keeping: cleans, makes minor repairs and services equipment. Keeps records of time reporting, equipment pre-op/post-op, material use and other pertinent records
Employee may travel out of town on per diem for training, meetings and other job-related duties.
If properly licensed and equipment qualified, employee may operate Category 2 equipment during times of emergency or unexpected/unplanned work load increases.
For more information about District 1, view here: https://youtu.be/KL60isfvi1s
You must be on the Caltrans examination list to be eligible for this position. Eligibility for hire is determined by your score on the exam. The exam is located here: This is an exam bulletin for Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Positions located in Various locations in Humboldt County
Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme weather conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees and cold to 20 degrees. Could be exposed to strong winds, rain, sleet and snow while performing duties. Will be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects or when Supervision deems it is in the best interest of the State.
Personal safety requirements include:
A. Work boots in good sturdy condition must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection.
B. Either long or short sleeve shirts provided by Caltrans or a safety vest worn over non-safety shirts or coats.
C. Long pants. No cutoffs or shorts.
D. Provided safety gear; hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, respirators, gloves, chaps or other safety items must be worn or used when required by the Department.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.