Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, The Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker (CLMW) will perform roadside maintenance activities related to vegetation management and fire prevention activities. The CLMW will operate specified vehicles requiring a Class C driver's license including light trucks, automobiles, highway maintenance, emergency service, construction, or landscape equipment. The Landscape Maintenance Worker will perform miscellaneous labor-intensive work in connection with both the Caltrans Landscape and Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker duties. The Landscape Maintenance Worker must maintain knowledge of all current mandated and applicable safety training and standards, policies, practices, directives, and expectations and complies with all departmental training and safe work practice requirements. The Landscape Maintenance Worker may also be assigned to perform operational duties normally assigned to the other classifications as part of their normal assignment and be assigned to other units and/or geographical areas as operational needs dictate.

PARF# 06-6-371 / JC-479718

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.  To apply for the exam, please click 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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Working Conditions

Position located at 455 S. Lemoore Ave., Lemoore, Kings  County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The Landscape Maintenance Worker 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. The Landscape Maintenance Worker 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.

MAY BE ASSIGNED TO A SNOW TERRITORY

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

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 valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.

• 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: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Important Application Instructions

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-479718), PARF# 06-6-371 and title of the position (Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker) 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.

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 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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift,

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