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

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker (CHML) works with other crew members in the installation and replacement of guardrail, end treatments, signs, fence and attenuators. A valid Class B unrestricted driver's license with tank vehicle (N) endorsement is required while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system; Class A driver's license is preferred, enabling the incumbent to serve as an Equipment Operator II as needed and assist crew members in equipment training. Work may be performed at heights requiring the use of harness, lanyard or other fall protection. The incumbent may work individually or with a crew and oversees other crew members. The incumbent may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and is expected to respond to emergency calls. May be loaned to another crew. The position may require out-of-town travel, usually in week-long increments. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

PARF# 11-27-0154 / JC-536520

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:

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 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

Positions located in San Diego County.

24171 Japatul Valley Rd. Alpine, CA 91901

40945 Old Highway 80, Boulevard, CA 91905

27174 Highway 79 Santa Ysabel, CA 92070

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Work is done outdoors, where incumbent is exposed to blown dust; treated wood posts, exhaust fumes, fumes from cutting galvanized metal; noise from high-speed traffic nearby; uneven surfaces; extremes of heat and cold.

Personal safety requirements include but are not limited to:

• A serviceable leather work shoe or boot must be worn which is specifically fabricated for highway maintenance and/or construction environments.

• Long-sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.

• Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.

• Provided safety gear such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, harness and lanyard, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the department.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• The position(s) require(s) a valid Class B driver's license with tank vehicle (N) endorsement.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• 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.