TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER, CALTRANS

Caltrans; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Tree Maintenance Worker to ensure safe and reliable transportation networks. The role involves tree trimming, removal, and operating specialized equipment. Candidates must possess a valid California driver's license and be prepared for physical labor in various conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to climb trees over 40 feet high.
• Experience in trimming and removing trees.

Responsibilities

• Trim, shape, and remove trees along transportation rights-of-way.
• Operate various equipment including trucks and brush chippers.

Skills

Climbing

Heavy Labor

Safety Procedures

Education

Valid California Drivers License

Tools

Power and Hand Tools

Aerial Equipment

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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-476489

Position #(s):

910-630-9381-XXX

Working Title:

Caltrans Tree Maintenance Worker

Classification:

TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER, CALTRANS

$4,728.00 - $5,923.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Stanislaus County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf

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 Caltrans Tree Maintenance Supervisor, the Tree Maintenance Worker will trim, shape, and remove trees, and applies pesticides along transportation facility rights-of-way, and within in State facilities. The Tree Maintenance Worker will perform aerial rescue when required. The Tree Maintenance Worker May be assigned to other operational units and/or geographical areas as operational needs dictate, and may be required to work nights and/or weekends and possible overtime. The Overnight travel out of town up to 80 percent of time may be required in order to meet operational needs. The Caltrans Tree Maintenance Worker operates a variety of equipment including trucks, personnel hoists, brush chippers, and aerial equipment. The Tree Maintenance Worker performs heavy labor associated with tree work, climbs trees by means of ropes or spurs, utilizes safety belt and other required rigging, trims and removes limbs and branches, lower cut limbs and branches near utility lines, removes and trims fell and hazard trees. The Tree Maintenance Worker cuts brush along the state rights-of-way and at State facilities. The Tree Maintenance Worker uses power and hand saws, axes, wedges, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, and various similar power and hand tools, and maintains tree climbing and trimming equipment. The Caltrans Tree Maintenance Worker may operate and service highway maintenance equipment identified as Levels of Equipment for Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker, Caltrans Equipment Operator I, and Caltrans Equipment Operator II. The Tree Maintenance Worker assists with traffic control duties such as setting up and execution of lane closures on two-lane and multi-lane highways, flagging operations, moving closures, and manned chain control. The Tree Maintenance Worker is required to properly set up signs, cones, barricades, message boards, and operate 2-way radios, and perform rock scaling activities as needed.

PARF# 10-5-366 / JC-476489

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Tree Maintenance Worker, Caltrans 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.

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.

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

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.
• Ability to climb trees in excess of 40 feet in height by means of belts, spurs, and ropes to perform tree trimming tasks at considerable heights above the ground. Able to coordinate body movements with tasks to be performed.
  
  

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, 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.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/27/2025

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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation

N/A

Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact

Certification Services MS-90

P O Box 168036

Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation

Drop-Off Address

Caltrans DHR Contact

Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS

1727 30th Street, MS 90

Sacramento , CA 95816

Closed on weekends and State Holidays

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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• Job function

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  Government Administration

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