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CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Caltrans, Riverside, California, United States, 92504

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Base Pay Range Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Job Details

Job Code: JC-496697

Position #: 908-740-6285-XXX

Working Title: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Classification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Salary: $5,119.00 – $6,696.00 (minimum salary for new state candidates)

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Riverside County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department: Caltrans – District 08, South Region (743/2400 Coachella Maintenance)

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Job Description & Duties Oversees and leads the crew engaged in a wide variety of highway maintenance work such as paving, pot‑holing, crack‑sealing, drain and ditch cleaning, sign and delineation installation/maintenance/repair, brush and tree trimming, sweeping and fence repair, and other related duties. In the winter months, leads crew in snow removal and ice control activities.

Operates various maintenance equipment including end‑dump trucks (2–10 cu. yards), front‑end loaders, motor graders, bulldozers, rollers, equipment trailers, and other related vehicles while performing assigned duties. Performs pre‑ and post‑operation checks, minor and emergency repairs, and adjustments to equipment. Sets and removes lane closures using early warning signs, cones, and flares, and performs manual labor as needed.

Maintains crew records using a computer and keeps records of personnel, equipment, and materials used. Leads crew in repairing, maintaining, and cleaning equipment and work areas.

Special Requirements

Drug screening must be passed prior to being hired.

Valid Class B Commercial Driver License with N (Tank Vehicle) endorsement and valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. Applicants must provide unofficial transcripts/diplomas for verification. Foreign transcripts/degrees require U.S. equivalency evaluation via https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org/. Birthdates and social security numbers must be redacted.

Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date in order to be considered. Final filing date: 11/7/2025.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the classification specification. Only the most qualified applicants will move forward in the selection process.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

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