CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker in Stockton, San Joaquin County, operates under the supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a crew performing landscape, maintenance, construction, or snow removal on highways and highway structures. You may operate and service equipment as described in Caltrans job classifications.

This role requires maintaining a valid Qualified Applicator Certificate, a Class B driver's license (A with tank endorsement desired), and willingness to travel up to

Qualifications

• Valid Qualified Applicator Certificate through the Department of Pesticide Regulation.
• Valid Class B commercial driver's license; Tank Vehicle endorsement desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew engaged in landscape, maintenance, construction, or snow removal on highways and highway structures.
• Operate and service highway landscape, maintenance, or construction equipment as applicable.
• Follow safety policies, wear required PPE, and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

Job description

Job Posting: Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker

Department of Transportation

JC-532670 -

JC-532670 - Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

$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.

Final Filing Date: 9/28/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Landscape Maintenance Leadworker works with and acts as the lead over a crew engaged in landscape, maintenance, construction, or snow removal on highways and highway structures. The Landscape Maintenance Leadworker may operate and service highway landscape, maintenance, or construction equipment described under Levels of Equipment for Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker and Caltrans Equipment Operator I and II.

The Landscape Maintenance Leadworker is required to maintain a valid Qualified Applicator Certificate through the Department of Pesticide Regulation.

The Landscape Maintenance Leadworker is required to maintain a Class \"B\" driver's license. Class \"A\" with tank (N) vehicle endorsement is desired.

The employee may be assigned to other operational units and\/or geographical areas as operational needs dictate. Overnight travel out of town up to 80 percent of time may be a requirement to meet operational needs.

PARF # 10-26-0257 / JC-532670

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Landscpe 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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This is a reposting of JC-523813. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.

Position located at 1604 S B St Stockton, San Joaquin County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The Landscape Maintenance Lead worker 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. The Landscape Maintenance Lead worker 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.

• CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Classification:

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

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

San Joaquin County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.


• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.


• The position(s)require(s) a valid Class B commercial driver's license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.

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.

Final Filing Date: 9/28/2026

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).

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

[phone]

[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.