Job Posting:
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Provides lead guidance over and participates in the work of the assigned crew in maintaining functional landscape plantings. Assists the CMS in the completion of daily timekeeping, daily chemical data sheet, records for daily rental equipment, and safety meetings. Will line out crews with materials and proper equipment to use for landscape projects. Will do miscellaneous labor work in connection with the maintenance of highway landscape. These duties include, but are not limited to: trimming trees, shrubs, and other landscape vegetation; fertilize, plant and propagate replacement ground cover, shrubs, and trees; remove litter and debris; operate, maintain, and repair irrigation systems. Safely operates chemical spray equipment, chainsaws, string trimmers, and other landscape-related power tools. Maintains equipment in proper working order and make minor repairs to it.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Landscape 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.
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.
