State Tree Maintenance Worker — Aerial & High-Access Care

Caltrans; California; On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in Sacramento County is seeking a Tree Maintenance Worker to trim, shape, and remove trees, and apply pesticides along transportation facility rights‑of‑way and in-state facilities. The job may require aerial rescue and climbing tall trees up to 40+ feet, with potential nights, weekends, and up to 50% overnight travel.

A valid California Class C driver's license is required; an unrestricted Class A license with tank endorsement is desirable.

Qualifications

• Requires valid California Class C driver's license.
• Unrestricted Class A license with tank endorsement desirable.

Responsibilities

• Trim, shape, and remove trees; apply pesticides along transportation facility rights-of-way and in-state facilities.
• Perform aerial rescue when required and climb trees up to height over 40 feet using belts, spurs, and ropes.

Job description

Caltrans in Sacramento County is seeking a Tree Maintenance Worker to trim, shape, and remove trees, and apply pesticides along transportation facility rights‑of‑way and in-state facilities. The job may require aerial rescue and climbing tall trees up to 40+ feet, with potential nights, weekends, and up to 50% overnight travel.

A valid California Class C driver's license is required; an unrestricted Class A license with tank endorsement is desirable.