This posting states its location as Santa Cruz County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER, CALTRANS

Under the supervision of a CT Tree Maintenance Supervisor, CT Tree Maintenance Leadworker, or other qualified crew member, the CT Tree Maintenance Worker will trim, shape, cultivate, remove and plant trees, and perform vegetation control within the state right of way. Incumbent will be required to work with a crew of up to three or more employees. May be assigned to a temporary and/or intermittent shift change to accommodate workload. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, including nights, weekends and holidays; and will be expected to respond to emergency call-outs. May be loaned to other cost centers

PARF# 05-27-0145/JC-533542

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:.

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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 195 Capitola Road Extension, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County. 

The worker can expect to be outside most of the day in all kinds of weather. The work is physically demanding and requires stamina, agility and strength. The worker is not only subject to sunburn, poison oak, snake and insect bites, but loud noise, dust and chemicals. ln addition, the job is hazardous because it is performed at the side of the road or in the roadway itself where workers are exposed to vehicular traffic. Workers may be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, and in emergency situations caused by storms and floods. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Qualifications

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 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 may not be considered 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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for CalTrans is Chuck Callahan.

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