Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, incumbent must retain a Class C Drivers License and will operate vehicles, light duty equipment, tools and will perform labor intensive work associated with maintaining the state highway system, during emergency operations and special assignments.

PARF# 06-6-384 / JC- 488165

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.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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Working Conditions

Position located 201 J Street Wasco, Kern County.

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

The work is physically demanding and requires stamina. In addition, the job will require incumbent to work on or near roadways with a high volume of vehicular traffic. Will be required to work with and around heavy equipment, including high-suction vacuum equipment used in drainage/sewer maintenance work, heavy and/or sharp power and hand tools.  Incumbent may encounter extremely dirty environment while cleaning drainage facilities or illegal encampments which are commonly found to contain rodent infestation, biological waste and illicit drug paraphernalia.  Incumbent will be outdoors in all types of weather and environmental conditions. Environment includes entering confined spaces which are commonly dirty, wet and have little to no lighting.  Incumbent utilizes chemicals such as lubricants to perform routine maintenance of vehicles/machinery.  Incumbent will be required to work irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays and in emergency situations. The incumbent will be expected answer calls after normal working hours to respond to unforeseen conditions needing immediate attention or emergencies. Work-shift changes may occur due to workload or weather-related circumstances.  MAY BE ASSIGNED TO A SNOW TERRITORY.

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.

• Position requires a valid, unrestricted 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 web sites for a list of evaluation agencies: or .  Please redact birth dates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-488165), PARF# 06-6-384 and title of the position (Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift,

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