Heavy Equipment Bodyworker/Painter (JC-494806)
Caltrans
The incumbent works in a Shop environment preparing vehicles, equipment, and parts for painting. Mixes paints, removes finish from bodies, mask and paints all equipment with spray painting equipment or hand brushes, polishes finished coats. Follows Equipment Quality Standards in the application of paints and coatings and fleet identification. Repairs damaged bodies, truck cabs, fenders and hoods. Uses fiberglass/plastic fillers and repairs plastic and composite materials. Properly handles hazardous materials and waste. Must be respirator trained and annually qualified. Keeps records of respirator usage and logs paint usage for Air Quality compliance. May assist in instructing or giving direction to helpers, apprentices, or other employees. Incumbents will assume responsibility for reasonable safeguards, proper use and handling of materials, equipment and facilities. Must possess a valid class C driver's license. Job assignments may be subject to travel, rotation, transfer changes of shift, work hours, and/or workdays.
"At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career."
Annual Salary: $62,328.00 - $74,496.00
Training + Development50,000 miles
Statewide Roadways Managed
Caltrans manages a vast network of roadways, covering urban and rural areas of California, to ensure safe and efficient transportation.
- Oversees the state's highway network.
- Ensures mobility and safety for millions.
- Key projects include highway construction, bridge maintenance, and traffic management solutions.
- Addresses the diverse challenges of California’s landscape.
- Plans and executes infrastructure projects to support state growth.
- Integrates technology to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion.
- Sustainability efforts focus on reducing carbon emissions in transport.
- Supports multimodal transport, including bike lanes and public transit systems.
- Engages in large-scale projects to modernize transportation.
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Customer Focus
- Innovation
2045
Net Zero Emissions Goal
California's transportation system aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by this year.
- Caltrans is committed to reducing the carbon footprint of the state's transportation infrastructure.
- Sustainable practices include the use of recycled materials in road construction and ongoing energy-efficiency projects.
- Caltrans integrates climate adaptation strategies into transportation planning to increase resilience to climate change impacts.
- The department supports the transition to electric vehicles by increasing EV charging infrastructure across the state.
- Promotes inclusive hiring practices to increase workforce diversity across all levels of the organization.
- Focuses on ensuring equitable career development opportunities for all employees.
