Job Posting:
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under direction of Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor or guidance of a Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker; the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker maintains functional and landscape plantings; weed control; soil sterilization; mixing and applying chemicals for weed and insect control; operates and maintains various light equipment and performs general laboring tasks associated with the maintenance of the State Highway System. The incumbent may be required 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. May be loaned to other cost centers.
Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview.
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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The employee will be based at a Maintenance Station in a climate controlled environment under artificial lights, but most of the duties and time will be spent outdoors operating equipment and/or performing manual labor. Weather conditions vary from a cold, windy and wet winter climate to a very hot and dry summer climate. May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, hot materials, chemicals, loud noises, inclement weather, steep, uneven and/or unstable terrain, fast moving traffic, and/or extreme temperatures. May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time. May be exposed/put in stressful situations.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Desirable Qualifications
- Possession of a valid class C drivers' license. Must be able to operate automatic and manual transmissions.
- Knowledge: Operation and care of automotive equipment including light trucks, vans and automobiles; gas and diesel power tools such as brush chippers, pesticide spray rigs, tractor movers, chainsaws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers and mowers; hand tools such as hoe, shovel, broom, rake, pitchfork, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.; maintenance of landscape planting; use of weed and pest control methods and materials. Knowledge of basic safe work practices to protect their own safety and health and that of others. Must possess a knowledge of statewide Maintenance functions and the mission, goals, organization, and procedures of the Department of Transportation.
- Abilities and Analytical: Ability to communicate and follow oral and written instructions at a level required for successful job performance; operate and communicate clearly over a two-way radio system; do manual labor; keep records. Ability to recognize common diseases and pests related to plants that are for landscaping for highway facilities. Ability to use equipment required in highway plantings and landscaping maintenance. Ability to assist in work relating to the landscape of highways, and safety roadside rest facilities. Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations. Ability to operate automatic and manual transmissions is desirable.
