Job Posting:
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Working under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent operates light vehicles and equipment requiring a valid and unrestricted Class B California Commercial Driver's License, with a tank vehicle endorsement and equipment used by assigned unit. Works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to landscape maintenance work, maintains functional and landscape plantings, weed and insect control, soil sterilization, mixing and applying chemicals, and performs general laboring tasks associated with the maintenance of the State Highway system. Leads a crew in the performance of Landscape maintenance activities.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker 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.
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.
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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 filled from this recruitment. Required to work in a wide range of sometimes-extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to 25 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. Assignments will generally be within D-7, overnight travel on per diem may be required. 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, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends. May be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls.
- 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, harness, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Desirable Qualifications
- Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class A commercial driver license with P (Passenger/Bus) and H (Hazardous Materials) endorsements.
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
Hiring Unit Contact: Angelica Ramirez
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
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.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
Required Application Package Documents: The following items are required to be submitted with your application.
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
- Resume is optional.
- Copy of a valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
