TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER, CALTRANS

Department of Transportation; California; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Tree Maintenance Worker, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining the beauty and safety of our transportation facilities. This position involves trimming and removing trees, applying pesticides, and performing aerial rescues when necessary. You'll operate various equipment, work in diverse conditions, and may travel extensively to meet operational needs. If you have a passion for outdoor work and possess the skills to handle heavy labor and tree climbing, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in your community while enjoying a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Group Legal Services Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to climb trees over 40 feet using ropes and spurs.
• Valid California Drivers License (CDL) required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Trim, shape, and remove trees along transportation rights-of-way.
• Assist with traffic control and setup lane closures as needed.

Skills

Tree Trimming

Aerial Rescue

Heavy Labor

Traffic Control

Climbing Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power and Hand Saws

Brush Chippers

Aerial Equipment

Pneumatic Tools

Hydraulic Tools

Job description

Under the supervision of the Caltrans Tree Maintenance Supervisor, the Tree Maintenance Worker will trim, shape, and remove trees, and apply pesticides along transportation facility rights-of-way, and within 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. Overnight travel out of town up to 80 percent of the 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 belts and other required rigging, trims and removes limbs and branches, lowers cut limbs and branches near utility lines, and 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 executing 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.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Tree Maintenance Worker, CT 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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position is located in Modesto, Stanislaus County

May be exposed to and work in loud noise, dust, chemicals, extreme weather conditions, great heights, confined spaces, uneven and unstable terrain, and next to vehicle traffic. Will be required to wear all personal protective equipment and follow all policies and procedures. Will be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays, overtime, and be able to respond to after-hour emergencies.

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 to 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.

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 redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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Retirement

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Employee Assistance Program

Employer-paid program offers free professional and confidential short-term counseling and referral services to employees and their eligible dependents, as well as valuable information on a variety of topics including financial, legal, and wellness.

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Group Legal Services Insurance

Voluntary, employee-paid plan that provides comprehensive legal coverage designed to meet most common personal legal needs. Available to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Group Long-Term Disability Insurance – For Excluded Employees Only

Voluntary, employee-paid plan that replaces a portion of the employee's income in the event the employee is unable to work for six months or longer due to a covered illness or injury.

Offers you and your dependents a broad range of health insurance plans with the state paying a portion of the premium. CalPERS administers this coverage.

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