Job Description and Duties
Work assignments will be within the eight counties of the District and will require up to 80% travel from HQ station. Under the direction of a Caltrans Tree Maintenance Supervisor, responsible for and performs work from and above the ground in/on trees using climbing techniques or from personnel hoist. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and accomplish miscellaneous labor work and equipment operation in connection with the maintenance of trees on state highways and facilities. Incumbent will be required to work snow removal in winter months. Required to work a 4/10 schedule year around. Must possess a Class C drivers license, Class A or B desirable.
Climbs trees in excess of 40 feet by means of ropes or spurs; uses safety belt 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 trees.
Plants, cultivates, and irrigates trees; cuts brush and weeds along the transportation facility right of way and in state facilities; maintains and cares for tree climbing and trimming equipment; performs traffic control; uses aerial equipment and pneumatic and hydraulic tools; operates brush chipper to remove cut vegetation from job site.
Operates equipment assigned to or used by the crew requiring a Class C drivers license; and with proper licensing, will operate Category 1 or 2 equipment. Types of equipment includes but not limited to: Passenger Vehicles, Mini to 3/4‑Ton Pickups, Vans, and 3/4‑Ton Utility Bodies; 1‑Ton and Up trucks including two axle and three axle dump trucks; Construction Equipment: Mowers, Graders, Tractors, Loaders, Excavators, Backhoes, fork lifts; Snow removal specialty equipment: plows, plows with wings and blowers used by assigned unit.
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.
Working Conditions
Position located at 304 E. 12th St. Marysville, Yuba County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to –15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. The scheduling for this crew is 4/10's year around. Will be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State to work overtime. Incumbent may be scheduled to work the night shift during the winter months or as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor. Personal safety requirements include: work boots, long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans or a safety vest, long pants, and provided safety gear such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps.
