Job Description and Duties
Under supervision of a Tree Maintenance Supervisor and lead direction by a Tree Maintenance Leadworker, the incumbent operates light equipment requiring a valid Class C driver's license; a Class A or B driver's license with tank vehicle endorsement is desirable. The incumbent works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to the pruning, removing, shaping, cultivating, and planting of trees in the State Highway system. Incumbent also performs aerial rescue when required and performs other related highway maintenance work as needed. Incumbent may be required to work overtime without notice when an emergency occurs late in the shift or when necessary to complete an operation; planned overtime for operations which can be done only at night or on weekends; and call-outs. This position requires out-of-town travel, for a week at a time, 5-8 weeks per year depending on needs and available funds. Possession of a valid Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC) is desirable for the purpose of performing chemical spraying. May be loaned to another crew. This position is represented under collective bargaining unit.
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.
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.
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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: Sandra Byrum
Hiring Unit Contact: Amanda Ciriza
