Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent operates light vehicles and equipment requiring a valid, unrestricted Class C Driver’s License used by assigned unit, and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway landscape maintenance work; maintains functional and landscape plantings; weed and insect control; soil sterilization; mixing and applying chemicals and performs general laboring tasks associated with the maintenance of the State Highway system. In the absence of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker or other qualified person may be in charge. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends; may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker 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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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The incumbent works in a wide range of sometimes extreme-conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to –15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. During the winter months the workweek is normally 5/8-hour days. The scheduling of the 5/8 days is at the discretion of the Region Management. Incumbent may be scheduled to work the night shift as needed to meet operational needs with proper advance notice as per the Bargaining Unit 12, Memorandum of Understanding. May be requested to work scheduled and/or emergency overtime due to storms, callback, special work projects, or to meet operational needs. Overtime will be assigned per the Bargaining Unit 12, Memorandum of Understanding.
Personal safety requirements include but are not limited to (as per Injury and Illness Prevention Program): Appropriate footwear, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn. Either long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats. Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs. Provided safety gear such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department, including hazmat conditions and/or incidents when required.
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.
Must have a valid unrestricted class “C” driver’s license. The incumbent is required to maintain good relations with members of the public and employees from the same and other departments within Caltrans, as well as other agencies. May have contact with other public agencies and private individuals almost daily while on assignment. Contact may be hostile public, and employee is expected to maintain a favorable public image for the State.
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.
