CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER

State of California; California; On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Transportation is hiring a CALTRANS Landscape Maintenance Worker in Red Bluff, CA. The role involves physically demanding maintenance, encampment cleanup, and emergency response tasks on highways.

Expect overtime, irregular shifts, and potential travel to support operations. Applicants must hold an unrestricted Class C driver’s license, pass drug and background checks, and be prepared for training and periodic certifications.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Class C driving license required.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments and hazardous conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleanup/removal of encampments and illegal dumping.
• Assist in emergency response incident operations on highway maintenance.
• Operate vehicles, machinery, and tools as assigned by supervision.
• Follow safety policies and respond to after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Driver's license

Emergency response

Physical stamina

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Job Posting:CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER

Department of Transportation

JC-535200 -

JC-535200 - CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER
CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER

$4,102.00 - $4,865.00 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: 10/22/2026

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

Under the general supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor on Special Crews headquartered in Red Bluff, the incumbent must have and retain an unrestricted Class "C" Drivers License and will operate vehicles, machinery, tools and will perform labor intensive work related to Emergency Response Incident Operations to perform cleanup/removal of encampments, illegal and unauthorized dumping, freeway spills as needed and various related maintenance activities, repairs and mitigation efforts as assigned. Incumbent may be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends, temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, overtime, and is required to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers for emergency operations and be required to travel out of town and overnights to meet operational needs and for training requirements, to assist other crews, and perform special assignments. This position will require specific training and certifications listed in the below "KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS" section and Leadworker will be scheduled, as needed, and as soon as possible to receive the required training by Caltrans Supervisor once incumbent begins work.

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 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.

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

Working Conditions

Position is located at, 4000 Hess Rd Red Bluff, CA 96080

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The work is physically demanding and requires stamina. In addition, the job will require incumbent to work on or near roadways with high volumes of vehicular traffic. Incumbent will be required to work with and around heavy equipment, hot and/or pressurized materials/chemicals used for highway maintenance work. Incumbent can expect to be outside in all types of weather and environmental conditions. Work load includes entering confined spaces which are commonly dirty, wet and have little to no lighting. The highway Right-of-Way is known to attract trespassers who erect encampments. The encampments are prone to; rodent infestation, biological and other hazardous wastes, and illicit drug paraphernalia. The incumbent 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 incumbent may be exposed various hazardous materials in and around encampments. The incumbent 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 may include overnight travel lasting several weeks. Must be able to respond to after-hour emergencies. The incumbent will be expected answer calls after normal working hours to respond to unforeseen conditions needing immediate attention or emergencies. May be required to work overtime due to emergencies, special work projects, or when the Department deems that it is in the best interest of the State to work overtime.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER

CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER $4,102.00 - $4,865.00 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:

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: California Department of Transportation

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

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 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 Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. 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 numberof units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visiteither of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redactbirthdates 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 endorsement

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

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.

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.

The State application (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, the Job Control number (JC-535200), PARF# 02-27-0162 and title of the position (Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker) must be included on the 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.

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.