Tree Maintenance Worker, Caltrans

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

Job summary

A state agency is seeking a Tree Maintenance Worker for Caltrans to execute diverse tree maintenance tasks. The role requires outdoor work in various weather conditions and includes responsibilities such as operating equipment, climbing trees, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates must possess a valid Class C driver's license and knowledge of safety practices.

Qualifications

• Requires valid and unrestricted Class C driver's license.
• Must know tree maintenance techniques.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree maintenance activities.
• Operate Caltrans equipment as qualified.
• Respond to after-hours emergency calls.

Skills

Knowledge of tree maintenance safety practices

Ability to operate and maintain equipment

Climbing skills

Emergency response skills

Education

Valid Class C driver's license

Job description

Job Posting:Tree Maintenance Worker, Caltrans

Department of Transportation

JC-481032 -

JC-481032 - Tree Maintenance Worker, Caltrans
TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER, CALTRANS

$4,728.00 - $5,923.00 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: 7/1/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Tree Maintenance Supervisor, Caltrans Tree Maintenance Leadworker, or other designated person, the incumbent will perform various types of tree maintenance activities, operate specified Caltrans equipment, if appropriately qualified. The incumbent is required to possess a valid Class C driver license. Will be required to perform minor repairs or adjustments to equipment, be assigned duties normally performed by the Caltrans Highway or Landscape Maintenance Worker classification, and must be able to respond to after-hours emergency call outs in a reasonable amount of time. To help the Department with scheduling or due to Department needs, the incumbent may be assigned to work alternate work shifts such as but not limited to 9/80, 4/10, work nights, weekdays,weekends or holidays and be required to travel and stay out of town overnight on per diem.

PARF# 04-6-0966/ JC-481032

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 .

Working Conditions

Position located600 Lewelling Boulevard, San Leandro, Alameda County.

Incumbent will work outdoors in extreme weather conditions including high temperatures, rain, cold snow, and wind, may be exposed to loud noise, dust, pollen, chemicals, moving traffic, various mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, poison oak and other environmental conditions associated with Tree Maintenance and work along the State roads and highways, and may be required to work long hours during the weekday, nights, weekends or holidays. The incumbent will be required to wear safety equipment such as safety harness, chaps, earplugs, hard hats, proper footwear, safety glasses, gloves, or other equipment required by law or policy.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER, CALTRANS

TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER, CALTRANS $4,728.00 - $5,923.00 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:

Alameda County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission:Improving lives andcommunities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision:A thriving and connectedCalifornia.

The Caltrans workforce ismade up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizationalsuccess. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, andrecognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of ourworkforce, but because of our diversity.

• 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 valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.

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 cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

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.

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:

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: 7/1/2025

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.

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: 7/1/2025

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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledge of tree maintenance industry safety practices, operations,equipment, work practices, techniques, use of ropes, knots and other knowledge common to the tree maintenance industry. Must have the ability to learn and operate new equipment or function, maintain hand and power tools, climb trees and work at heights greater than 7 feet. Must be able to respond to emergency situations and use sound judgment.
• Selected candidate must possess a valid and unrestricted Class C California Driver's License.
• A Class B or Class A Driver's License with endorsements for P (Passenger/Bus), H (Hazardous Materials) and N (Tank Vehicle), as well as possession of an active Qualified Applicator Certificate with Landscape Maintenance, Right-of-Way or Forest Pest Control Category issued by the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal-EPA) are desirable.

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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:
Amrita Sharma
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Brian White
[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-481032), PARF# 04-6-0966 and 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 beexcluded or removedfrom 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.