$3,396.00 - $3,871.00 per Month
Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, and with lead guidance from a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, incumbent is responsible for and performs miscellaneous labor work and light equipment operation in connection with the maintenance of State highways and facilities. Valid Class C driver’s license is required.
Participates in the work of the assigned crew in maintaining functional landscape plantings. Will do miscellaneous labor work in connection with the maintenance of highway landscape. These duties include, but are not limited to: trimming trees, shrubs, and other landscape vegetation; fertilize, plant and propagate replacement ground cover, shrubs, and trees; remove litter and debris; operate, maintain, and repair irrigation systems. Safely operates chemical spray equipment, chainsaws, string trimmers, and other landscape-related power tools. Maintains equipment in proper working order and makes minor repairs to it.
Assists in road closures including directing traffic and proper placement of warning and detour signs. Assignments may include flagging, highway maintenance, removal of litter, and chain control. Snow removal duties including removing snow from roadway, removing snow from signs and other traffic safety devices, and repair/replacement of
damaged fence, signs, and guide markers.
Operates motorized landscape maintenance equipment. Operates equipment requiring a Class C license as part of normal duties and/or the training process.
May be required to periodically clean, sanitize, and maintain the Maintenance facility, including floors, windows, work area, and restrooms. Makes minor repairs on equipment.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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:
Caltrans DHR Contact
(916) 227-5183
Hiring Unit Contact:
Johnny Nguyen
(916) 859-7974
Johnny.D.Nguyen@dot.ca.gov
From roads less traveled to highways supporting California’s demanding commute. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies to keep California moving. More than the road workers, we are California’s transportation infrastructure; established in 1895, Caltrans has been active in moving the people and commerce of California and continues to model the way in innovative transportation systems.
Caltrans specializes in many areas related to transportation: Engineering, Environmental Analysis, Information Technology, Maintenance, Equipment, Transportation Planning, Land Surveys, Right of Way, Finance, Traffic Operations, Aeronautics, Legal, and Administration.
It is our commitment to the residents of California that keeps us honest in our mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance the state of California’s economy and livability.