Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision and operation of all maintenance activities by the assigned unit, which include but are not limited to, tree maintenance and chemical spraying activities.
- Supervise and participate in a wide range of work projects undertaken by the assigned unit. Such projects include, but are not limited to tree maintenance, drainage maintenance, landscape maintenance, chemical applications, and chain control activities.
- Schedule and plan work for the assigned unit. Ensure required personnel, materials, and equipment is available. Prepare necessary work plans on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. Inspect right-of-way and recognize deficiencies and hazards to initiate appropriate actions.
- In a timely manner, submit daily, weekly, and yearly records and reports. Such records and reports include, but are not limited to, timekeeping, projects, traffic control, traffic delays, major incidents, highway damage, highway spills, major incidents, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, personnel evaluations, materials, purchases, fuel, equipment, stormwater, and other report or record as requested.
- Respond to emergencies and major incidents such as traffic accidents, highway spills, floods, and storms.
- Inspect facilities and equipment to ensure State facilities and equipment are used and maintained properly. Make inspections for and assist in solving encroachment and permit issues.
- Conduct Safety Meetings and other training. Ensure staff is properly trained and qualified to perform assignments. Monitor crew work habits and conditions to provide for the safety of the crew and public.
- Administer departmental policy and procedures. Maintain crew morale and discipline. Answer employee and public questions regarding maintenance policy and procedure with tact and courtesy. Ensure departmental policy and procedure is being carried out.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Tree Maintenance Supervisor 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.
Working Conditions
Position located in Eureka, Humboldt County. Required to work in a wide range of extreme weather conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees and cold to 20 degrees. Could be exposed to strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow while performing duties. Will be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects or when Supervision deems that it is in the best interest of the State.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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.
Desirable Qualifications
Must have a thorough knowledge of materials, methods, equipment and tools used in highway maintenance and construction; tree maintenance; roadside vegetation control; operation of a maintenance area and the maintenance of equipment and tools used in highway maintenance.
