District 08- South Region - 715/2381 Banning Landscape
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker on the Banning Landscape Crew helps the supervisor plan and schedule the work of the crew.
In the field, oversees and leads the work of the crew engaged in landscape maintenance work.
The incumbent may be required to work overtime including nights and weekends and will be required work night shift during winter storm conditions.
The incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid, unrestricted Class "B" Commercial Driver License with a Tank Vehicle (N) Endorsement, Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC), and a current Medical Certificate.
The incumbent may respond to emergency call-outs.
May be loaned to other cost centers.
This position is represented under collective bargaining.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Oversees and leads the work of the crew engaged in a wide variety of landscape maintenance work such as, drain and ditch cleaning; maintenance and repair of irrigation and sprinkler systems; brush and tree trimming; sweeping; mixing and spraying chemicals, litter removal; weed removal and other related duties.
As needed will operate various maintenance equipment such as end-dump trucks from 2-10 cu. yards, with either automatic or manual transmissions and may be equipped with plows and sanders.
Operates front-end loaders, motor graders, bulldozers, rollers, equipment trailers and other related vehicles while performing assigned duties.
Performs pre and post operation checks; minor and emergency repairs and adjustments to equipment.
Sets and removes lane closures using early warning signs, cones and flares, and cone and backup trucks.
The incumbent will also be required to perform manual labor as needed.
Operates a computer and keeps records of personnel, equipment and materials used.
Leads crew in repairing, maintaining and cleaning equipment, and work areas.
