Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Landscape Maintenance Leadworker works with and acts as the lead over a crew engaged in landscape, maintenance, construction, or snow removal on highways and highway structures. The Landscape Maintenance Leadworker may operate and service highway landscape, maintenance, or construction equipment described under Levels of Equipment for Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker and Caltrans Equipment Operator I and II.

The Landscape Maintenance Leadworker is required to maintain a valid Qualified Applicator Certificate through the Department of Pesticide Regulation.

The Landscape Maintenance Leadworker is required to maintain a Class “B” driver's license. Class “A” with tank (N) vehicle endorsement is desired.

The employee may be assigned to other operational units and/or geographical areas as operational needs dictate. Overnight travel out of town up to 80 percent of time may be a requirement to meet operational needs.

PARF # 10-26-0257 / JC-532670

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: .

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the  Caltrans Landscpe 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-523813. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.

Position located at 1604 S B St Stockton, San Jaoquin County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The Landscape Maintenance Lead 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 Lead 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.

Special Requirements

• 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 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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

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:

• Knowledge pertaining to the operation of automotive equipment including highway or landscape maintenance and construction  equipment along with the servicing, and minor repair of such equipment.
• Familiarity with the provisions of the California  Vehicle Code that apply to the operation of vehicles.
• Knowledge of minor construction, maintenance,  and repair work. 
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions in English at a level required for successful job performance. Ability to  interpret simple blueprints and sketches, plan and direct the work of others, keep time and simple cost records of materials,  equipment, and expenses.
• The ability to analyze situations accurately, take effective action, and exercise sound public  relations techniques.
• Knowledge and ability to operate computer and electronic systems, and radio communication equipment. 
• Skill in operating a variety of complex or heavy maintenance equipment, and making minor adjustments and emergency repairs  to such equipment.

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.