Job Description and Duties
Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent operates equipment requiring a Class C driver's license used by assigned unit and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway tree maintenance work. This position may travel up to 50% of the time, with per-diem for food and lodging.
Climb trees in excess of 40 feet by means of ropes or spurs; use safety belt and other required rigging; trim or remove limbs and branches; use both power and handsaws and similar equipment; treat cut surfaces to protect from fungi and insects; lower cut limbs and branches by lines; occasionally fall and remove entire tree; plant, cultivate and irrigate trees; cut brush and weeds along the transportation facility right-of-way, and in state facilities; maintain and care for tree climbing and trimming equipment; perform traffic control; use aerial equipment and pneumatic and hydraulic tools; and operate brush chipper to remove cut vegetation from job site.
Operate equipment assigned to or used by the crew requiring a Class C driver’s license; and with proper licensing, will operate Category 1 or 2 equipment. Equipment Care: Servicing, minor repairs, adjustments, emergency repairs, cleaning of equipment and keeping all pertinent records.
Record Keeping and Reporting: Crew report forms, pre and post-operative equipment checks, fuel purchases/usage, and material usage reports.
Operates snow removal equipment and abrasive and salt spreading equipment. Directs traffic at chain control points. Works with roadside spray crew, applies chemicals for weed and pest control. Could also be assigned to any other support region function for short duration such as striping, stenciling, fence and guardrail, bridgework or landscape.
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Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Tree Maintenance Worker, Caltrans 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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Knowledge of: Various ropes, knots and splices used in tree trimming work; different cuts used for felling and limb removal; climbing, power tool and pesticide safety regulations and safety practices; appropriate rigging procedures; different types of climbing methods; pruning techniques; rope strengths in conjunction with wood weights; basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; operation and service requirements of various types of specialized equipment; different types of wood in terms of ease or resistance to cuts; safe pesticide application techniques.
Ability to: Climb trees in excess of 40 feet in height by means of belts, spurs and ropes; perform tree trimming tasks at considerable heights above the ground; coordinate body movements with tasks to be performed; select and apply knowledge appropriate to job tasks; follow basic safety procedures for pesticide use; do the necessary rigging and tying of the various knots used in tree trimming work; follow instructions and location directions; learn new methods and techniques; make independent decisions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; communicate at a level required to perform the essential functions of the job.
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: Kenny Pham
(916) 662-3213
Kenny.Pham@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Anita Trehearne
(707) 572-7457
Anita.Trehearne@dot.ca.gov
