Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker on the Jurupa Valley 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.
May operate 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.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker 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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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 available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
Required Application Package Documents: The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
