Under the direction of a Structural Steel Paint Supervisor, Lead Structural Steel Painter, and/or other Structural Steel Painter, the incumbent will operate equipment requiring a class C driver's license. Possession of a class B unrestricted Commercial Driver's License with hazardous materials (H) and tank vehicle (N) endorsements is required within six months of hire. The incumbent will work with a paint crew in painting-related functions such as surface cleaning and materials preparation; work with other painters in the painting of structural steel bridges and/or other steel structures involving work at considerable heights; inspect and assist with rigging, erection, moving, and/or removal of scaffolds and staging; inspect contracted-out and in-house structural steel assignments; use various paint testing equipment for quality control (QC); assist with cleaning and maintenance of tools and equipment; mix and prepare paints; train other employees; may be required to set up jobs; may take charge in the absence of the Lead Structural Steel Painter, may be required to prepare daily bridge reports; and may be required to operate heavy vehicles necessary for the transportation of personnel, liquids, equipment, and hazardous materials.

The incumbent may be loaned to another cost center or District. The crew has a District-wide work location, serves Districts 5 and 6, assists other structural steel paint crews in the State, and requires travel out of the District.

Eligibility for hire is determined by your score on the Structural Steel Painter. You must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. The Structural Steel Painter is located here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearchResults.aspx#classid=2821

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

Working Conditions

Position located in Los Angeles County

Multiple positions may be fill from this recruitment.

Work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to -30 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and/or snow. The work schedule is a 4/40, Monday to Thursday. The scheduling of the work days is at the discretion of Region Management. May be scheduled to work the night shift as needed to meet operational needs with proper advance notice as per the Bargaining Unit 12 Memorandum of Understanding. May work scheduled and/or emergency overtime due to storms, callback, special work projects, or to meet operational needs. Overtime will be assigned per the Bargaining Unit 12 Memorandum of Understanding.

Personal safety requirements include but are not limited to (as per Injury and Illness Prevention Program):

A. Appropriate footwear, in good and sturdy condition.
B. Either long or short-sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans or a safety vest is to worn over non-safety shirts or coats.
C. Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.
D. Provided safety gear: hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirators, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the department.

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.

• STRUCTURAL STEEL PAINTER

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-434661

Position #(s):
907-740-6517-XXX

Working Title:
STRUCTURAL STEEL PAINTER

Classification:
STRUCTURAL STEEL PAINTER $6,244.00 - $7,201.00

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
Los Angeles County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, 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.

• The position requires a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position requires a valid unrestricted Class C Driver's License. Possession of a class B unrestricted Commercial Driver's License with hazardous materials (H) and tank vehicle (N) endorsements is required within six months of hire.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, 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. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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: 6/18/2024
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: Cal HR Contact - JC-434661
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana , CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Transportation
Cal HR Contact - JC-434661
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana , CA 92705
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 H (Hazardous Materials) and N (Tank Vehicle) driver license endorsements or an H (Hazardous Materials)/N (Tank Vehicle) endorsement.

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

Contact Information
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.
Human Resources Contact:
Michael Aguirre
(279) 234-2369
michael.aguirre@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Christine Tabizon
(213) 620-2973
christine.tabizon@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 Information:

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-434661), PARF# 07-4-936 and title of the position (STRUCTURAL STEEL PAINTER) 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.

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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.