CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Department of Transportation

JC-516735 - CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

CALTRANS

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

$5,119.00 - $6,696.00 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:

5/23/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of a Caltrans Bridge Maintenance Supervisor or designated person, the incumbent assists the supervisor and provides lead guidance over and participates in the work of a Bridge Maintenance Crew. Directly involved in working safely at heights of 500 feet above the ground and/or water and in inclement weather conditions. Leadworker has multiple responsibilities including covering for supervisor during short duration absences and working non-traditional hours including weekends, nights and holidays to fulfill operational needs and during emergencies and special events. Leadworker must be able to work, schedule, operate and communicate with various agencies such as; U.S. Coast Guard, the California Highway Patrol, various contractors and the general public. 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.

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CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-516735

Position #(s): 904-670-6285-084

Working Title:

CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Classification:

CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

$5,119.00 - $6,696.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information Caltrans 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:

www.dot.ca.gov

Director's EEO Policy:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director's EEO Policy Statement:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Special Requirements 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 B commercial driver's license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement. 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: https://www.naces.

org/members or https:

//aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. Application Instructions Completed 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:

5/23/2026