caltrans highway maintenance leadworker - Sacramento County, United States - State of California

Description

Job Posting: Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker

Department of Transportation

$4, $6,251.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 6/6/2024

Job Description and Duties

Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent assists in planning, performing, and directing the work of the assigned unit on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Operates equipment identified as Category 2 used by the assigned unit requiring a Class B license with tanker endorsements and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work. Predominantly works nights in a metropolitan setting.

Lead and participate in daily unit projects.

Operate Category 2 equipment used by the assigned unit. Also, it may be necessary for the incumbent to operate Category 1 equipment, a Class A driver's license would be desirable.

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, the Leadworker assists the Supervisor with the following tasks: scheduling work of the crew; assure that all equipment is serviced and maintained properly; lead the crew and give on the job training in a wide variety of maintenance functions; observe the crew to be sure that work habits follow the Code of Safe Practices and Chapter 8; provide for the safety of the crew and the traveling public; conduct safety meetings. Assist the Supervisor in preparing monthly and yearly workload plans. Determine (or assist the Supervisor in determining) equipment, personnel, the type, and amount of material needed for regular maintenance functions. Using diplomacy and tact, answer questions from the public regarding maintenance policies or procedures. Recognizes deficiencies and hazards within the right-of-way. In order to identify problems needing attention, prepare and keep written records and complete reports such as; Accident Reports, Daily Time, and Production Reports, and equipment records. Inspects and checks equipment logs to ensure that all State and rental equipment are being used and maintained properly and safely. Maintain a cordial working relationship with other State and Government agencies and the general public.

Accomplish tasks normally performed by unit. Such tasks may include, but are not limited to, sweeping, paving, shoulder grading, ditch cleaning, dig outs, pavement patching, repair or replacement of guide markers, signs, fence, guardrail, clean culverts, traffic control, litter pick up, any other duties that would normally be assigned to a Caltrans Equipment Operator I, Caltrans Equipment Operator II, or Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker. Equipment Care: Servicing, minor repairs, adjustments, emergency repairs, cleaning of equipment and keeping all pertinent records.

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Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (, 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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located in Elk Grove, Sacramento County

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 can alternate schedule. The work schedules are at the discretion of the District Management. Incumbent will work the night shift but may be assigned to other shifts.

Will be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State to work overtime.

Personal safety requirements include:

Work boots, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection.

Either long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.

Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.

Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department.

Minimum Requirements

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted andmay be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreigntranscripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreigncoursework is equivalent. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: . Please redactbirthdates and social security numbers.