CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

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

Job summary

State of California, CALTRANS in Fontana, is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Leadworker to plan and supervise field crews performing landscape maintenance. The position requires a valid Class B CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement, plus a Cal-EPA QAC or pest control certification.

You may work overtime and night shifts during winter storm events. Applicants must pass a drug screening, provide transcripts/licenses as required, and be willing to travel within the district as needed.

Qualifications

• CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement and Medical Certificate required.
• Drug screen required before hire.
• QAC or Cal-EPA pest control category required or to be obtained prior to appointment.
• Unrestricted Class B CDL required with Tank Vehicle endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule the work of the crew under supervision.
• Oversee field crew during landscape maintenance tasks.
• May be required to work overtime, nights, weekends, and during winter storms.

Skills

CDL required

Overtime work

Safety awareness

Education

QAC certificate (Cal-EPA)

Job description

Job Posting:CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Department of Transportation

JC-537831 - 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: 11/14/2026

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

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker helps the supervisor plan and schedule the work of the crew. In the field, oversees and leads the work of the crew engaged in landscape maintenance work. The incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver’s License with a Tank Vehicle (N) Endorsement. The incumbent may be required to work overtime including nights and weekends and will be required work night shift during winter storm conditions. The incumbent may respond to emergency call-outs. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

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. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS LANDSCAPE 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.

Working Conditions

Position located at 14032 VICTORIA STREET, FONTANA, CA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY.

Most of the incumbent’s time will be spent in the field, operating equipment or working on foot. Weather conditions vary from a cold, windy, and wet winter climate to a very hot and predominately dry summer climate. Temperature extremes can range from below freezing in the winter to well over 100 degrees on a consistent basis in the summer. Occasional heavy thunderstorms can be expected in the summer months and heavy rain is to be expected in the winter. The incumbent will be required to operate equipment and work outside in extreme temperatures and inclement weather, and may be required to sit or stand for long periods. May work on uneven surfaces and may be exposed to noise, dust, hot materials and chemicals. Will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear, as defined in section 4.3 of the current MOU, and must wear provided personal protective safety equipment such as shirts or vests, hard hats, safety glasses and gloves, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary. The incumbent will be required to travel extensively through the assigned area and may be required to travel to and work in other areas in the district.

Minimum Requirements

• CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER
• 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) the possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate(QAC), Landscape Maintenance or Right-of-Way Pest Control Category, issued by the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal-EPA), or the certification must be obtained prior to appointment.
• The position(s) require(s) a valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement, and a Medical Certificate is required.

Possession of a valid driver’s licenseis required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Possessionof 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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social securitynumbers.

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.

Accommodations and Privacy

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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