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

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  • Department of Transportation
  • Fresno County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of a CT Tree Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent will assist the supervisor in planning and scheduling work, and in the field will oversee and lead the crew.  Will keep accurate records of labor, equipment, and material usage. Makes decisions in the field that affect worker and public safety.  In the absence of the CT Tree Maintenance Supervisor, will assume the duties to train and plan the work of subordinates.  Incumbent must retain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License and will operate vehicles, machinery, tools and will perform labor intensive work associated with maintaining the state highway system, during emergency operations and special assignments. Overnight travel out of town up to 50% of the time may be required to meet operational needs.

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.

PARF# 06-5-089 / JC - 453524

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.

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Working Conditions

This is a reposting of JC-426231. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.

Position located in Fresno County.


The work is physically demanding and requires stamina.  In addition, the job will require incumbent to work on or near roadways with a high volume of vehicular traffic. Incumbent will be required to work with and around heavy equipment, hot and/or pressurized materials/chemicals used for highway maintenance work. Incumbent can expect to be outside in all types of weather and environmental conditions.  Workload includes entering confined spaces which are commonly dirty, wet and have little to no lighting.  The highway Right-of-Way in this area is attractive to trespassers who commonly erect illegal encampments. The encampments are prone to, rodent infestation, biological wastes, and illicit drug paraphernalia. Necessary shift changes will occur due to workload or weather-related circumstances.  Incumbent will be required to work irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays and in emergency situations. The incumbent will be expected answer calls after normal working hours to respond to unforeseen conditions needing immediate attention or emergencies.


MAY BE ASSIGNED TO A SNOW TERRITORY

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 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 Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.

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.  Here is a list of evaluation agencies: . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.  

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

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Immediate start, Gangs, Shift work, Night shift,

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