TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER, CALTRANS

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, Caltrans, is seeking a Tree Maintenance Worker to trim, shape, cultivate, remove and plant trees along the state right of way. You will work with a crew of up to three or more employees and perform vegetation control as directed by supervision.

This permanent, full-time position at Buellton (Santa Barbara County) may require overtime, including nights, weekends and holidays, and emergency call-outs. A valid driver’s license is required when operating a State vehicle.

Qualifications

• Physical stamina and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to work with a crew of 3+ employees.
• Overtime including nights, weekends and holidays; emergency call-outs.
• Valid driver’s license required when operating state vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Trim, shape, cultivate, remove and plant trees within the state right of way.
• Perform vegetation control as directed by supervisor/leadworker.
• May be assigned to temporary or intermittent shift changes to accommodate workload.
• May be loaned to other cost centers.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Overtime flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Caltrans Tree Maintenance Worker classification (minimum requirements)

Tools

CDL

Job description

TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER
TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER, CALTRANS

$4,870.00 - $6,101.00 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: 10/1/2026

Under the direction of a CT Tree Maintenance Supervisor, CT Tree Maintenance Leadworker or other qualified crewmember, the CT Tree Maintenance Worker will trim, shape, cultivate, remove and plant trees, and perform vegetation control within the state right of way. Incumbent will be required to work with a crew of up to three or more employees. May be assigned to a temporary and/or intermittent shift change to accommodate workload. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, including nights, weekends and holidays; and will be expected to respond to emergency call-outs. May be loaned to other cost centers.
PARF# 05-27-0133/JC-532807

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.

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

Working Conditions

Positionlocated at721 Jonata Park Road, Buellton, Santa Barbara County. The worker can expect to be outside most of the day in all kinds of weather. The work is physically demanding and requires stamina, agility and strength. The worker is not only subject to sunburn, poison oak, snake and insect bites, but loud noise, dust and chemicals. ln addition, the job is hazardous because it is performed at the side of the road or in the roadway itself where workers are exposed to vehicular traffic. Workers may be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, and in emergency situations caused by storms and floods. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER, CALTRANS

TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER, CALTRANS $4,870.00 - $6,101.00 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

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.
• Theposition(s) require(s) a validClass C driver’s license.
• Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted andmay be required upon appointment.Applicants with foreign transcripts/degreesmust provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation thatindicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework isequivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a listof evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org .Please redact birthdates and social securitynumbers.

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.

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Dina Coloma
[phone]
[e-mail]

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-532807), PARF# 05-27-0133and title of the position (Tree Maintenance Worker, Caltrans) 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.