Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Participates as crew member in performance of highway maintenance activities in accordance to the Department’s policies and procedures to ensure employee and job-site safety. Recognizes roadway deficiencies and takes appropriate corrective action to ensure public safety. Duties include but not limited to: operation and maintenance of light vehicles and equipment used by the assigned unit and commercial vehicles that require a valid, unrestricted Class B commercial driver's license to perform a variety of tasks associated with highway maintenance duties in the field. Works on traffic control; sets and picks up lane closure, traffic cones, and advance work signs properly and safely; acts as a flag person; operates the pilot car, backup truck, and lane closure truck; operates a two-way radio. May perform possible inclement weather response which includes, rain, snow and blowing sand. When not operating the specified equipment, may perform routine maintenance activities as outlined for a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker or a Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker which include operating and servicing equipment requiring a valid, unrestricted Class C driver’s license. Performs manual labor and operates power and hand tools while working in the assigned duties as well as other related tasks such as traffic control. Makes minor repairs, adjustments, emergency repairs; performs lube service; cleans equipment to ensure safe operation; and maintains all pertinent records including pre and post-operative equipment checks to ensure adequate recordkeeping. Performs maintenance activities in an assigned area; removes litter, homeless camp abatement; checks and clears drains; responds to obstacles or debris in the traveled way. During major storms, clears drains outside the landscaped area and performs minor facilities maintenance. In the absence of the supervisor and/or lead worker, when assigned may act as a crew leader to keep performance and attendance records, etc. May be loaned to other crews for operational need performing miscellaneous laboring duties: such as traffic control, guard rail repair, fence repair, litter abatement, storm patrol, oversight of Public Service Workers and other duties as necessary.

PARF# 11-5-1049 / JC-471675

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator I 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.

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Working Conditions

Position(s) located in District 11/Maintenance Division/East and West Regions in San Diego County.

Most work is done outdoors, where incumbent shall be exposed to dust, wind, exhaust fumes, noise, uneven surfaces, extremes of heat and cold, inclement weather and moving traffic. Incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises, irritating plants, insects and animals.

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.

• A valid, unrestricted Class B driver’s license with Tank endorsement (N) is required while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position, but cannot be acted upon 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: or  . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.
  

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-471675), PARF# 11-5-1049 and title of the position (Caltrans Equipment Operator I) 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, Outdoor, Gangs,

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