CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

Department of Transportation

JC-534018 - CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

CALTRANS

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

$4,102.00 - $4,865.00 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:

10/10/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor in Special Crews, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker performs miscellaneous laboring duties in conjunction with the maintenance and repair of State highways. The incumbent will work individually or with a crew, and will be required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department. May be loaned to another crew. A valid Class C driver's license is required. This position is represented under collective bargaining. This is a designated travel crew and works out of town on a per diem basis up to 80% of the year.

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 regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.

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PARF 02-27-0148 / JC 534018

You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Position is located at, 5065 Mountain Lakes Blvd Redding, CA 96003 Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to -15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. During the winter months the workweek is normally 5/8-hour days. During the summer months the workweeks may be changed to 4/10-hour days. The scheduling of the 5/8 days or the 4/10 days is at the discretion of the District Management and pursuant to operational needs. Required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department.

Personal safety requirements include:

• A. Work boots, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection.
• B. Either long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.
• C. Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.

D. Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses; hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, and/or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department. This is a designated travel crew and works out of town on a per diem basis up to 80% of the year. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-534018

Position #(s): 902-698-6287-XXX

Working Title:

CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

Classification:

CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

$4,102.00 - $4,865.00

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:

Shasta County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

California Department of Transportation 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.

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a valid and Class C driver's license. 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:

10/10/2026