TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER, CALTRANS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem travel up to 80% of year

Safety gear provided

Job summary

Caltrans is hiring a Tree Maintenance Worker in California to perform highway tree maintenance duties under a supervisor, either solo or in crews. The role requires a valid Class C license, with CDL desirable, and may involve travel on a per diem basis up to 80% of the year.

Overtime, night and weekend work are expected due to storms and special projects. Work location is at 5065 Mountain Lakes Blvd, Redding, CA 96003 with various assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license. Class A or B CDL desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform miscellaneous laboring duties related to highway tree maintenance, alone or with a crew.
• May be loaned to another crew as needed.
• Work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms or emergencies.
• Operate in varied conditions, including extreme heat or cold.
• Wear provided safety gear and adhere to safety requirements.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Posting:TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER, CALTRANS

Department of Transportation

JC-531628 -

JC-531628 - TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER, CALTRANS

$4,870.00 - $6,101.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/20/2026

Job Description and Duties

Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Tree Maintenance Supervisor in Special Crews, the Caltrans Tree Maintenance Worker performs miscellaneous laboring duties related to highway tree maintenance. The incumbent will work individually or with a crew, and may be loaned to another crew. Possession of a valid Class C is required; a Class A or Class B California Commercial Driver's License is desirable. Tanker, air brakes, hazardous materials and passenger endorsements are also desirable. This position is represented under collective bargaining. This is a designated travel crew and works out of town on a per diem basis up to 80% of the year. Required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department.

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.

PARF 02-26-0096 / JC 531628

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

Working Conditions

Position is located at 5065 Mountain Lakes Blvd Redding, CA 96003

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to -15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. During the winter months the workweek is normally 5/8-hour days. During the summer months the workweeks may be changed to 4/10-hour days. The scheduling of the 5/8 days or the 4/10 days is at the discretion of the District Management and pursuant to operational needs. Incumbent may be scheduled to work the night shift during the months of December, January, February, and March or as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor. Required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department. Required to work at great heights.

Personal safety requirements include:

A. Work boots, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection.

B. Either long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.

C. Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.

D. Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses; hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, and/or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department.

This is a designated travel crew and works out of town on a per diem basis up to 80% of the year.

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

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

California Department of Transportation

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.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Possessionof a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leasedvehicle.

Possessionof 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.

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:

• Class A Driver's License

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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.

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)

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-531628), PARF# 02-26-0096 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 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.

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