Under the close supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor
and direction of the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker, or Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, the Service Assistant Maintenance (SAM) performs less difficult maintenance activities including but not limited to litter removal, vegetation control (pruning, picking up litter, weed management, clearing culverts, The incumbent works individually or with crew members. May be required to work overtime

including nights, weekends, holidays, and irregular shifts to accommodate operational needs.The incumbent may expect to; work in all types of weather with temperatures ranging from 20 to 110 degrees, strong winds, rain, fog, sleet, and

flooding, be exposed to, poison oak, snakes, insects, loud noise, dust, chemicals, flying debris, high speed vehicle traffic adjacent to the work zone, and moving construction equipment in the work zone, and other environmental conditions associated with maintenance of the state highway system. The incumbent may be required to; work at heights greater than 7 ft., remove homeless debris and dead animals, work in confined spaces, travel and stay overnight to attend mandatory classes, respond to emergencies after and before their shift, weekends and holidays, change their shift due to Departmental necessities, i.e. floods, earthquakes, and storms. The incumbent will be required to wear safety equipment such as earplugs, hard hats, proper footwear, and safety glasses.

The incumbent must have a willingness to conform to department requirements, consciousness of safe work practices and potential hazards.

JC-437630 Parf No. 04-4-1079

You must be on the Caltrans examination list to be eligible for this position. Eligibility for hire is determined by your score on the exam. The exam is located here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SAMCTexambulletin

Need to meet position requirements? Caltrans offers a 2-hour, self-paced training program comprised of a video and short test via SurveyMonkey. By passing the training course and receiving a certificate, you meet the minimum qualifications for this Service Assistant (Maintenance), Caltrans classification. Access the Maintenance Certification Training Program HERE

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.

Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Position located in Contra Costa County

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

The incumbent may expect to; work in all types of weather with temperatures ranging from 20 to 110 degrees, strong winds, rain, fog, sleet, and flooding, be exposed to, poison oak, snakes, insects, loud noise, dust, chemicals, flying debris, high speed vehicle traffic adjacent to the work zone, and moving construction equipment in the work zone, and other environmental conditions associated with maintenance of the state highway system.

The incumbent may be required to; work at heights greater than 7 ft., remove homeless debris and dead animals, work in confined spaces, travel and stay overnight to attend mandatory classes, respond to emergencies after and before their shift, weekends and holidays, change their shift due to Departmental necessities, i.e. floods, earthquakes, and storms.

The incumbent will be required to wear safety equipment such as earplugs, hard hats, proper footwear, and safety glasses.

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

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SERVICE ASSISTANT (MAINTENANCE), CALTRANS

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-437630

Position #(s):
904-640-3712-XXX

Working Title:
Service Assistant Maintenance - Limited Term

Classification:
SERVICE ASSISTANT (MAINTENANCE), CALTRANS $3,243.00 - $3,690.00

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
Contra Costa County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf

Director's EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director's EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

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

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 7/4/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans HR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation
Caltrans HR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento , CA 95816
Closed on weekends and State Holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

Possession of a Class "C" Driver's License is desirable but not required.

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

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Elizabeth Carol
(925) 926-6118
elizabeth.carol@DOT.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Application Instructions

The 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, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-437630), PARF #04-4-1079 and title of the position (Service Assistant (Maintenance), Caltrans) on the State application (STD. 678) form.

Electronic applications through your Cal Career Account are highly recommended.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your degree/transcripts or LICENSE/CERTIFICATE along with your 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.

Survey:

Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMQ7LDR

https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI

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 work place. 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.