TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER, CALTRANS

Caltrans; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans Tree Maintenance Worker position in Shasta County involves performing highway tree maintenance tasks, either solo or in a crew, with potential cross-crew assignments.

A valid California CDL is required; Class A/B and endorsements are desirable. Overtime, night and weekend work may occur due to storms, emergencies, or special projects, with per diem travel up to 80% of the year.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application.
• Tanker, air brakes, hazardous materials and passenger endorsements are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform miscellaneous laboring duties related to highway tree maintenance.
• Work individually or with a crew, and may be loaned to another crew.
• This is a designated travel crew and works out of town on per diem up to 80% of the year.
• Required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects.

Skills

Valid CDL

Job description

Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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 state, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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 state, 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-531628

Position #(s): 902-697-9381-XXX

Working Title

TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER, CALTRANS

Classification

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: Shasta County

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.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

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

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.

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 Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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

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).