Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor in Special Crews, the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker performs miscellaneous laboring duties in conjunction with the maintenance and repair of State highways and landscapes. The incumbent will work individually or with a crew. May be loaned to another crew.

Works with a crew performing highway and landscape maintenance activities. Typical duties include tree trimming; loading, unloading and shoveling material; chemical application; roadside mowing; digging or repairing drainage ditches and culverts; clearing drainage inlets; picking up litter; weeding and pruning; planting and fertilizing; and rest area and irrigation repair. Operates light landscape, maintenance or construction equipment (pickup, cone truck, etc.). Makes minor adjustments and emergency repairs to equipment and steam cleans equipment. Completes simple written records, such as crew daily work records, spray reports, accident reports, Pre-op and Post-op reports. Keeps simple records.

Operates chainsaw, weed-eater, lawnmower, brush chipper and other light equipment and hand tools. Repairs fixtures located on the interior and exterior of rest areas, such as soap dispensers, basins, toilets, door, partitions, urinals, replacing hand dryers, paper dispensers, faucets, plugged drains and toilets. Performs repairs on the water system including wells, pumps, tanks, pipes, irrigation and controller repair.

Assists with traffic control duties

PARF# 02-6-205 / JC- 503328

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 and search by typing in the classification title.

T he 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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Working Conditions

Position located at 5065 Mtn. Lakes Blvd., Redding, Shasta County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The scheduling for this crew is 4/10’s in the summer months, and 5/8’s in the winter months.

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.

Will be required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State.

Personal safety requirements include:

A. Work boots, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection.

B. Either long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.

C. Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.

D. Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department.

**This is a designated travel crew and requires working out of town up to 80% of the time.

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.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Class "A" Driver's License with Tank (N) endorsement

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-503328), PARF# 02-6-205 and title of the position (Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker) on the State application (STD. 678) form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Summer work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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