Highway Landscape Maintainer – Emergency Response

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

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.