Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker works with and assists in supervising the work of a crew engaged in landscape on highways and highway structures. Inspects, maintains, and repairs various maintenance and landscape equipment; gives on-the-job training in a wide variety of maintenance functions, performs general laboring tasks associated with the maintenance of the State Highway System, and provides safety for the crew and traveling public. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays, and weekends, and may be required to work temporary and/or varied intermittent work shifts. May be required to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining. This classification requires a valid and unrestricted class B driver's license with tanker (N) endorsement, a current medical certificate, and a Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC). A class A driver's license is desirable, but not required.

Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview.

PARF# 08-6-181 / JC-505931

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER  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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. 

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1090 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa CA 92626, Orange County .

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent will be based at a Maintenance Station in a climate-controlled environment under artificial lights, but most of the duties and time will be spent outdoors operating equipment and/or performing manual labor. Weather conditions vary from a cold, windy, and wet winter climate to very hot and dry summer climate. May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, hot materials, chemicals, loud noises, inclement weather, steep uneven and/or unstable terrain, fast-moving traffic, and/or extreme temperatures. May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time. May be exposed/put in stressful situations. Will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear in good conditions, and must wear provided Personal Protective Safety Equipment, including but not limited to: shirt and/or vest, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, face shield, respirator, ear plugs, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary. Incumbent will be required to travel extensively throughout the assigned area and may be required to travel and work in other areas in the District.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

• This classification requires a valid and unrestricted class B driver's license with tanker (N) endorsement, a current medical certificate, and a Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC). A class A driver's license is desirable, but not required.
  

• 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.

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:

Knowledge: Operation and care of automotive equipment including light trucks and minor construction equipment, repair and maintenance of equipment, basic safe work practices to protect their own safety and the health of others, provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to the Operation of vehicles. Regulations and safety practices pertaining to highway emergencies, fire suppression techniques, emergency first aid, familiarization with various highway structures, emergency service. Knowledge of landscape maintenance and construction equipment including operating, servicing, minor adjustment, and emergency repairs to such equipment, and the safety and health policies and procedures contained in the Department's Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Must possess a knowledge of statewide Maintenance functions and the mission, goals, organization and procedures of the Department of Transportation.

Abilities and Analytical: Must be able to use, operate, and care for various manual and power tools. Communicate and follow both oral and written directions at a level needed for successful job performance. Ability to perform manual labor. Ability to perform a wide variety of work related to the maintenance of highways, structures, and landscaped areas. Ability to keep accurate records. Incumbent must have the ability to modify and change work methods to solve various problems encountered in daily operations and emergency situations.

Benefits

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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.

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

Temporary work, Interim role, Summer work, Shift work, Night shift,

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