CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER

Caltrans; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in California is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Worker to maintain highway landscapes, hardscapes, and plantings under supervision.

The role requires operating vehicles with a Class C license (CDL) and may require travel up to 80%; position is permanent, full-time in San Joaquin County.

Qualifications

• CDL Class C license is required.
• Drug screening must be passed before hire.
• Overnight travel up to 80% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy labor maintaining highway landscapes, hardscapes, and plantings.
• Operate specified vehicles requiring a Class C license and related equipment.
• Assist with maintenance operations and may work in other units/geographical areas as needed.
• Overnight travel up to 80% may be required.

Skills

Heavy labor capable

Class C driver’s license

Education

CDL license (Class C)

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code # JC-537130

Position #(s) 910-680-6297-020

Working Title Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker

Classification CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER

Salary $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 San Joaquin County

Telework In Office

Job Type Permanent, Full Time

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.

Department Website www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or the oversight of the Caltrans Landscape Leadworker, the Landscape Maintenance Worker performs heavy labor associated with the maintenance and clean up of highway landscapes, hardscapes, and plantings, and provides assistance with maintenance operations as needs require. The Landscape Maintenance Worker is required to operate specified vehicles requiring a Class “C” driver’s license including light trucks, highway maintenance, construction, and/or landscape equipment. The Landscape Maintenance Worker also may perform operational duties normally assigned to other highway maintenance classifications as part of their normal assignment, and could be assigned to other units and/or geographical areas as operational needs require. Overnight travel out of town up to 80 percent of time may be a requirement to meet operational needs.

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.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire. 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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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.

Final Filing Date: 11/7/2026

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).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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.