Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Tree 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. With proper licensing, may operate Category 1 or 2 equipment; a Class A or B driver's license is highly desirable.
Leads a traveling tree crew, and participates in work involving tree trimming and removal; climbs trees in excess of 40 feet by means of ropes or spurs; uses safety harness and other required rigging; trims or removes limbs and branches; uses both power and handsaws and similar equipment; treats cut surfaces to protect from fungi and insects; lower cut limbs and branches by lines; occasionally falls and removes entire tree; plants cultivates and irrigates trees; cuts brush and weeds along the transportation facility right of way, and in state facilities; maintain and cares for tree climbing and trimming equipment; performs traffic control; uses aerial equipment and pneumatic and hydraulic tools; and operates brush chipper to remove cut vegetation from job site.
Equipment Care: Servicing, minor repairs, adjustments, emergency repairs, cleaning of equipment and keeping all pertinent records.
Assists Tree Maintenance Supervisor in training employees in the techniques of roadside vegetation control and tree maintenance, and in the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment assigned to or used by the crew.
Ensures that vehicles are used for official business. Assists the Tree Maintenance Supervisor to see that all safety policies are followed.
For more information about District 1, view here: https://youtu.be/KL60isfvi1s
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Tree Maintenance Leadworker, 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.
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 at 6100 US HWY 101 North, Eureka, Humboldt County.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
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.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes avail
