This posting states its location as Mendocino County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

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 with an emphasis on fire risk reduction through vegetation management and abatement by using hand tools, power saws, and trimmers.
PARF# 01-27-0081 / JC-533862

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.

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

Working Conditions

This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• The 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

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for CalTrans is Chuck Callahan.