What are the responsibilities and job description for the CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER position at Department of Transportation?
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Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker 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. The Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker Exam is located here:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1637
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Most work is done outdoors, where incumbent shall be exposed to blown dust, exhaust fumes, noise, uneven surfaces, extremes of heat and cold, inclement weather. Incumbent may be exposed to loud noises, dust, chemicals, extreme weather conditions, moving vehicular traffic, difficult conditions, poison oak, irritating plants, insects, and animals.
Personal safety requirements include but are not limited to:
- A serviceable leather work shoe or boot must be worn which is specifically fabricated for highway maintenance and/or construction environments.
- Long-sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.
- Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.
- Provided safety gear such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, harness and lanyard, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the department.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required to operate a State owned or leased vehicle.
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.- CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.
Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov
Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf
Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
- The positions require a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
- The positions require a valid and unrestricted Class C Driver’s License.
This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, 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.
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. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
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: 3/1/2025Who May Apply
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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
Desirable Qualifications
- Materials, methods, and equipment used in landscape maintenance and highway cleanup.
- Maintenance and use of weed and pest control methods and materials in landscape and non-landscaped areas.
- Safe work practices, policies and procedures while working on the roadside.
- Operation and maintenance of equipment and tools used in highway landscape maintenance and emergency repairs to such equipment.
Ability to:
- Work independently without close supervision.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Communicate verbally in a clear, understandable voice for personal and public safety and security.
- Follow directions.
- Do heavy manual labor.
- Keep records of equipment usage and servicing.
Benefits
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:
Sandra Byrum
(279) 234-2423
sandra.byrum@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Amanda Ciriza
(619) 572-8534
D11.EastWest.Maintenance.Jobs@dot.ca.gov
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.
EEO Contact:Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
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.
Important Application Instructions:
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.
Survey:
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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.
