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

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or the oversight of the Caltrans Landscape Leadworker, the Landscape Maintenance Worker performs heavy labor associated with the maintenance and clean up of highway landscapes, hardscapes, and plantings, and provides assistance with maintenance operations as needs require. The Landscape Maintenance Worker is required to operate specified vehicles requiring a Class "C" driver's license including light trucks, highway maintenance, construction, and/or landscape equipment. The Landscape Maintenance Worker also may perform operational duties normally assigned to other highway maintenance classifications as part of their normal assignment, and could be assigned to other units and/or geographical areas as operational needs require. Overnight travel out of town up to 80 percent of time may be a requirement to meet operational needs.

PARF# 10-27-0042 / JC-537009

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 here and search by typing in the classification title.

Permanent, intermittent positions and are not subject to Post and Bid. A permanent, intermittent employee may work up to 1,500 hours in any 12 consecutive months. The number of hours and schedule of work shall be determined based upon the operational needs of each department.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 1604 S B St Stockton, San Joaquin County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This is a reposting of JC-526919. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.

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.

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 and unrestricted Class C driver's license.
• 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.