Caltrans Tree Maintenance Worker
Job Posting:
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the supervision of the Caltrans Tree Maintenance Supervisor, the Tree Maintenance Worker will trim, shape, and remove trees, and applies pesticides along transportation facility rights-of-way, and within in State facilities. The Tree Maintenance Worker will perform aerial rescue when required. The Tree Maintenance Worker May be assigned to other operational units and/or geographical areas as operational needs dictate, and may be required to work nights and/or weekends and possible overtime. The Overnight travel out of town up to 80 percent of time may be required in order to meet operational needs. The Caltrans Tree Maintenance Worker operates a variety of equipment including trucks, personnel hoists, brush chippers, and aerial equipment. The Tree Maintenance Worker performs heavy labor associated with tree work, climbs trees by means of ropes or spurs, utilizes safety belt and other required rigging, trims and removes limbs and branches, lower cut limbs and branches near utility lines, removes and trims fell and hazard trees. The Tree Maintenance Worker cuts brush along the state rights-of-way and at State facilities. The Tree Maintenance Worker uses power and hand saws, axes, wedges, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, and various similar power and hand tools, and maintains tree climbing and trimming equipment. The Caltrans Tree Maintenance Worker may operate and service highway maintenance equipment identified as Levels of Equipment for Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker, Caltrans Equipment Operator I, and Caltrans Equipment Operator II. The Tree Maintenance Worker assists with traffic control duties such as setting up and execution of lane closures on two-lane and multi-lane highways, flagging operations, moving closures, and manned chain control. The Tree Maintenance Worker is required to properly set up signs, cones, barricades, message boards, and operate 2-way radios, and perform rock scaling activities as needed.
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position(s) located in Modesto, Stanislaus County. May be exposed to and work in loud noise, dust, chemicals, extreme weather conditions, great heights, confined spaces, uneven and unstable terrain, and next to vehicle traffic. Will be required to wear all personal protective equipment and follow all policies, and procedures. Will be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays, overtime, and be able to respond to after-hour emergencies.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
- The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
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).
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.
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: Asia Cha
(209) 693-3987
asia.cha@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Amber Burton
(209) 232-0220
amber.burton@dot.ca.gov
