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Get Access To All JobsJob Posting: Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker
Department of Transportation
JC-532459
CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER
$5,119.00 - $6,696.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 9/27/2026
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
- Print Job
- Save Job
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Leadworker works with and directs the work of the District-wide stripe/raised pavement marker/thermal plastic/stencil crew. The Leadworker position is interchangeable with all the above mentioned activities. This is a District Wide Striping Crew with overnight travel may be required up to 75% of the time. Incumbents work hours currently are a 4/10 shift: 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. Incumbent must possess a California Drivers License with Class B with a Tank endorsement. Class A CDL is highly desirable. To help the Department with scheduling, incumbents may be asked to work alternate work shifts; such as but not limited to 9/80, 5/40 or night work.
PARF 05-27-0127/ JC-532459
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker 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.
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
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 is located at 50 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Incumbent can expect to be outside most of the day in all kinds of weather. The work is physically demanding and requires stamina, agility and strength. May be subject to not only sunburn, poison oak, snake and insect bites, loud noise, dust, and chemicals. In addition, the job is hazardous because it is performed at the side of the road or in the roadway itself, where workers are exposed to vehicular traffic. May use products that could be hazardous or dangerous if not handled properly, such as insecticides, herbicides and toxic liquids, etc. There is also the possibility of injury by working with and around heavy equipment. Worker may be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including nights and in emergency situations caused by storms and floods.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-532459
Position #(s): 905-660-6285-019
Working Title: Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker
Classification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER
$5,119.00 - $6,696.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: San Luis Obispo County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a valid Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement. Class A with Tank (N) endorsement is desirable.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
- This is a traveling crew.
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 may not be considered 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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. 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: 9/27/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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
N/A
Attn: Caltrans DHR 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
Drop-Off Address
Caltrans DHR 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.
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:
Dina Coloma
(279) 234-2328
dina.coloma@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sean Anderson
(805) 835-6343
Sean.Anderson@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 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-532459), PARF# 05-27-0127 and title of the position (Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker) 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.
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.
Job Posting: Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker
Department of Transportation
JC-532459
CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER
$5,119.00 - $6,696.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 9/27/2026
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
- Print Job
- Save Job
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Leadworker works with and directs the work of the District-wide stripe/raised pavement marker/thermal plastic/stencil crew. The Leadworker position is interchangeable with all the above mentioned activities. This is a District Wide Striping Crew with overnight travel may be required up to 75% of the time. Incumbents work hours currently are a 4/10 shift: 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. Incumbent must possess a California Drivers License with Class B with a Tank endorsement. Class A CDL is highly desirable. To help the Department with scheduling, incumbents may be asked to work alternate work shifts; such as but not limited to 9/80, 5/40 or night work.
PARF 05-27-0127/ JC-532459
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker 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.
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
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 is located at 50 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Incumbent can expect to be outside most of the day in all kinds of weather. The work is physically demanding and requires stamina, agility and strength. May be subject to not only sunburn, poison oak, snake and insect bites, loud noise, dust, and chemicals. In addition, the job is hazardous because it is performed at the side of the road or in the roadway itself, where workers are exposed to vehicular traffic. May use products that could be hazardous or dangerous if not handled properly, such as insecticides, herbicides and toxic liquids, etc. There is also the possibility of injury by working with and around heavy equipment. Worker may be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including nights and in emergency situations caused by storms and floods.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-532459
Position #(s): 905-660-6285-019
Working Title: Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker
Classification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER
$5,119.00 - $6,696.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: San Luis Obispo County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a valid Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement. Class A with Tank (N) endorsement is desirable.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
- This is a traveling crew.
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 may not be considered 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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. 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: 9/27/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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
N/A
Attn: Caltrans DHR 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
Drop-Off Address
Caltrans DHR 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.
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:
Dina Coloma
(279) 234-2328
dina.coloma@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sean Anderson
(805) 835-6343
Sean.Anderson@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 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-532459), PARF# 05-27-0127 and title of the position (Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker) 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.
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.
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Verify your PE license transfers across states
Many highway engineering roles require a Professional Engineer license, but reciprocity rules vary by state. Confirm your credential is recognized where your target employer operates before applying, since an unlicensed candidate weakens the specialty occupation argument in your H-1B petition.
Search LCA filings for infrastructure employers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull certified Labor Condition Applications for highway or civil engineering job titles. Employers with recent LCA activity have already cleared DOL's prevailing-wage process, signaling genuine H-1B sponsorship history rather than theoretical willingness.
Target FHWA-funded project contractors specifically
Firms holding Federal Highway Administration contracts are accustomed to compliance-heavy hiring and typically have established immigration workflows. Filter your search on Migrate Mate for employers with H-1B filing history in civil and transportation engineering to surface this contractor pool quickly.
Document the degree-to-role nexus early
USCIS scrutinizes whether your civil or transportation engineering degree directly supports the highway engineer job duties listed in the petition. Prepare a written duties analysis before your offer stage so your employer's attorney can build the specialty occupation case without delays.
Negotiate filing before the April 1 registration window
H-1B cap registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're interviewing in late fall or winter, push for an offer letter and signed documents finalized by early February so your employer can register you without rushing internal approvals at the last minute.
Use O*NET to anchor your job description language
The O*NET profile for highway engineers lists standardized task descriptions that align with USCIS specialty occupation criteria. Share the relevant O*NET codes with your employer's HR team so the job description submitted with your I-129 petition uses recognized, defensible occupational language.
H-1B Visa Highway Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a highway engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Highway engineering meets the USCIS specialty occupation standard because it typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering for entry into the position. Roles involving roadway design, traffic analysis, drainage systems, or transportation planning consistently satisfy this threshold, provided the employer documents the degree requirement clearly in the petition.
Do state DOTs and federal agencies sponsor H-1B visas for highway engineers?
Most state Departments of Transportation are government entities and cannot sponsor H-1B petitions directly, since government employers are not eligible petitioners under the H-1B program. However, private engineering consultants contracted to state DOTs, such as firms working on FHWA-funded projects, can and frequently do sponsor H-1B visas. Targeting those contractors is the practical path for most applicants.
How do I find highway engineer employers that actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate to filter highway and civil engineering roles by employers with verified H-1B filing history. You can also cross-reference by pulling certified LCA records through the OFLC Wage Search, filtering by civil engineering job titles and your target metro area, which shows which firms have recently cleared DOL's prevailing-wage certification step.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect highway engineering job offers?
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your specific job title, level, and work location before it will certify the LCA. Highway engineering prevailing wages vary significantly by metro area and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your role and location before finalizing salary negotiations with a prospective employer.
Can a highway engineer on OPT switch to H-1B status without leaving the U.S.?
Yes, you can change status from F-1 OPT to H-1B without departing the U.S. if your employer files your I-129 petition before your OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery. If your OPT ends before October 1 and you're cap-gap eligible, your work authorization automatically extends through September 30, bridging the gap until your H-1B takes effect.