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

Classification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Under the direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Leadworker works with and directs the work of the District Storm Water crew. The Leadworker position is interchangeable with all the above mentioned activities. Performing drain and culvert cleaning, pump house cleaning, hydro-seeding, mulch blowing, installing erosion control materials. Incumbent will be required to operate, maintain and make minor repairs to various types of equipment used in all these tasks. This is a District Wide Striping Crew with over night travel may be required up to 75% of the time. Incumbents work hours currently are a 4/10 shift: 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. Incumbent must posses a California Drivers License with Class B with a Tank endorsement. Class A CDL is highly desirable. To help the Department with scheduling, incumbents may be asked to work alternate work shifts; such as but not limited to 9/80, 5/40 or night work.

PARF 05-27-0209/ JC-537252

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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

Position is located at 50 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Incumbents work hours will be 06:30 to 17:00, Monday through Thursday. The incumbent can be expected to be outside much of the time in all kinds of weather. Maybe subject to not only sunburn, poison oak, snake and insect bites. The incumbent may/will be exposed to loud noise, dust, chemicals, extreme weather conditions and great heights. The area will include all of District 5. There is also the possibility of injury by working with and around heavy equipment. Worker will be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including, nights and in emergency situations caused by storms and floods. Will be required to repel down slopes and cannot be afraid of heights and will be required to work in confined spaces. When drain cleaning the work environment is wet and muddy requiring the incumbent to wear rain gear. May require overnight stay up to 75% of the time in various locations throughout the district and other locations outside of the district. May be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including nights, and in emergency stressful situations caused by emergencies, storms, floods or disasters.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a valid Class B commercial driver's license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement. Class A with Tank (N) endorsement is desirable.
• 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.