Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker Job at Department of Transportation, Santa Barbara County, CA

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  • Department of Transportation
  • Santa Barbara County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor the Caltrans Maintenance Worker is responsible for the general maintenance of highways, freeways and/or bridges. Incumbents will be required to operate vehicles requiring a Class C driver license, such as light trucks, automobiles, highway maintenance, bridge maintenance, emergency service, construction or landscape equipment. The incumbent will be required to work overtime including nights and weekends, may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency calls. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

Position is located in Santa Maria.
Translation Services available upon request.

PARF# 05-5-1050 / JC-478907

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 at 2201 South Thornburg Street, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County.

Most of the incumbents time will be spent in the field operating equipment or working on foot. Weather conditions vary from a cold, windy, and wet winter climate to a very hot and predominantly dry summer climate. The incumbent will be required to operate equipment and work outside in extreme temperatures and inclement weather and may be required to sit or stand for long periods. May work on uneven surfaces and may be exposed to noise, dust, hot materials and chemicals. Will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear, as defined in section 4.3 of the current MOU and must wear provided personal protective safety equipment such as shirts or vests, hard hats, safety glasses and gloves, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary. May use products that could be hazardous or dangerous if not handled properly, such as insecticides, herbicides and toxic liquids.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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.

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid and 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 websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or  . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

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-478907), PARF# 05-5-1050 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, Temporary work, Interim role, Summer work, Shift work,

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