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CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Department of Transportation -
Kern County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$5,119 - $6,696 a month
2 days ago

Qualifications

CDL B
Commercial truck driving
Pesticide application knowledge
Pesticide Applicator's License
Tanker Endorsement

Full Job Description

Job Posting: Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker

Department of Transportation

JC-531034

Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker
CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

$5,119.00 - $6,696.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/15/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

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Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent will assist the supervisor in planning, scheduling, and performing work. The incumbent will oversee and lead field operations related to Emergency Response Incidents to perform cleanup/removal of encampments, illegal dumping, and various related maintenance activities, repairs and mitigation efforts as assigned. Incumbent may also lead efforts to clean freeway spills as needed. Incumbent will keep accurate records of labor, equipment and material usage. In the absence of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Leadworker will assume the supervisor's duties. Incumbent must have and retain a Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) with a Category "C" (Right-of-Way Pest Control) and a Commercial Drivers License, Class "B" with a Tank Vehicle "N" endorsement and will operate vehicles, machinery, tools and will perform labor intensive work associated with encampment removals, illegal and unauthorized dump sites, freeway spills and cleanups. Leadworker may be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/ alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends, temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, overtime and is required to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers for emergency operations and be required to travel out of town and overnights to meet operational needs for those emergencies and for training requirements, to assist other crews, and perform special assignments. This position will require specific training and certifications listed in the below "KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS" section and Leadworker will be scheduled, as needed, and as soon as possible by Caltrans Supervisor once incumbent begins work. Incumbent must have and retain a Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) with a Category "C" (Right-of-Way Pest Control)

PARF# 06-27-0121/JC-531034

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.

Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.

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Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 4040 Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield, Kern 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 high volumes 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 is known to attract trespassers who erect encampments. The encampments are prone to; rodent infestation, biological and other hazardous 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, overtime, and may include overnight travel lasting several weeks. The incumbent will be expected answer calls after normal working hours to respond to unforeseen conditions needing immediate attention or emergency actions. May be required to work overtime due to emergencies, special work projects, or when the Department deems that it is in the best interest of the State to work overtime.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-531034

Position #(s):

906-600-6296-XXX

Working Title:

Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker

Classification:

CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

$5,119.00 - $6,696.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Kern County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

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 unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.

The position(s) require(s) the possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC), Landscape Maintenance or Right-of-Way Pest Control Category, issued by the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal-EPA). The certification must be obtained prior to appointment.

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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 9/15/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation

N/A

Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact

Certification Services MS-90

P O Box 168036

Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation

Drop-Off Address

Caltrans DHR Contact

Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS

1727 30th Street, MS 90

Sacramento, CA 95816

Closed on weekends and State holidays.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Landscape Leadworker will work with and assist in the supervision of a crew engaged in a variety of highway maintenance projects such as encampment assessments, scheduling CHP to assist with encampment activities such as posting and cleanups, perform encampment removals/cleanups on roadsides, landscape and highway appurtenances, and may use or handle items/products that could be hazardous or dangerous if not handled properly, in addition, Leadworker may be assigned to post or to oversee the posting of Notice to Vacate posters, collect, bag, tag, photograph and transport personal property to secure maintenance areas, and take before and after pictures at cleanup sites, and setting and retrieving temporary traffic controls and cleanup work.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Huong Nguyen
(559) 383-5229
[email protected]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Lisa Soleno
(559) 246-7767
[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Application Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-531034), PARF# 06-27-0121 and title of the position (Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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