CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER Job at Department of Transportation, Riverside County, CA

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  • Department of Transportation
  • Riverside County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

District 08- South Region - 715/2381 Banning Landscape

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker on the Banning Landscape Crew helps the supervisor plan and schedule the work of the crew. In the field, oversees and leads the work of the crew engaged in landscape maintenance work. The incumbent may be required to work overtime including nights and weekends and will be required work night shift during winter storm conditions. The incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid, unrestricted Class "B" Commercial Driver License with a Tank Vehicle (N) Endorsement, Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC), and a current Medical Certificate. The incumbent may respond to emergency call-outs. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Oversees and leads the work of the crew engaged in a wide variety of landscape maintenance work such as, drain and ditch cleaning; maintenance and repair of irrigation and sprinkler systems; brush and tree trimming; sweeping; mixing and spraying chemicals, litter removal; weed removal and other related duties. As needed will operate various maintenance equipment such as end-dump trucks from 2-10 cu. yards, with either automatic or manual transmissions and may be equipped with plows and sanders.

Operates front-end loaders, motor graders, bulldozers, rollers, equipment trailers and other related vehicles while performing assigned duties. Performs pre and post operation checks; minor and emergency repairs and adjustments to equipment. Sets and removes lane closures using early warning signs, cones and flares, and cone and backup trucks. The incumbent will also be required to perform manual labor as needed.

Operates a computer and keeps records of personnel, equipment and materials used. Leads crew in repairing, maintaining and cleaning equipment, and work areas.

PARF# 08-6-233 / JC-492675

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.

T he 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 2033 E. RAMSEY STREET, BANNING, CA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This position is based in a maintenance station located in a metropolitan area, the incumbent will work in the field, on foot or  operating equipment. Will work in metropolitan, rural, desert and mountain areas on multi-lane freeways, and two-lane  secondary roads. Weather conditions vary from a cold, windy and wet winter climate to a very hot and predominately dry  summer climate. Occasional heavy thunderstorms can be expected in the summer months and heavy rain and/or snow is to be  expected in the winter. Temperature extremes can range from well below freezing in the winter to well over 100 degrees on a  consistent basis in the summer. Will be required to work outside in extreme temperatures and inclement weather. Will be  exposed to noise, dust and chemicals, and will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear in good condition, and  must wear provided personal protective safety equipment such as shirts or vests, hard hats, safety glasses and gloves, as well as  other devices deemed necessary. May be required to work alternate workweek and/or shift to meet operational requirements.  The incumbent will be required to travel extensively through the assigned area and may be required to travel for training, and to  work in other areas in the district.

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 Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

  • Valid Class B license with Tank Endorsement (N), and a Medical Certificate is required.

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

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Important Applications 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

Permanent employment, Full time, Summer work, Shift work, Night shift,

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