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 Drivers 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.
PARF# 06-27-0100/JC-529365
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 here and search by typing in the classification title.
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Position located at 1283 N West Avenue, Fresno County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
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. Work load 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
