CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Job Code #: JC-529365 | Position #: 906-670-6296-XXX | Multiple positions available in Fresno County. Permanent, full-time role based in office.

About the Department

Caltrans' mission is improving lives and communities through transportation. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CT Tree Maintenance Supervisor in planning and scheduling work.
• Oversee and lead a crew in the field, keeping accurate records of labor, equipment, and material usage.
• Make field decisions affecting worker and public safety.
• Assume duties to train and plan the work of subordinates in the absence of the CT Tree Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and operate vehicles, machinery, and tools.
• Perform labor-intensive work associated with maintaining the state highway system during emergency operations and special assignments.
• Overnight travel out of town up to 50% of the time may be required to meet operational needs.

Requirements

• Valid California Driver’s License (CDL) with an unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license and Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
• Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC), Landscape Maintenance or Right-of-Way Pest Control Category, issued by the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal-EPA). Certification must be obtained prior to appointment.
• Pass a drug screening and background investigation prior to hire.
• Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker exam. New or non-state employees must be on the state examination list for eligibility.

Qualifications

Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If basing eligibility on education, unofficial transcript(s)/diploma must be provided for verification. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a U.S. equivalency report evaluation from a NACES or AICE approved agency.

Pay

$5,119.00 - $6,696.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.