Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker

Job Posting:

Landscape Maintenance Worker

Department of Transportation

JC-533400 -

JC-533400 - Landscape Maintenance Worker
CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER

$4,102.00 - $4,865.00 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: 10/5/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under the general supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent must have and retain a unrestricted Class "C" Drivers License and will operate vehicles, machinery, tools and will perform labor intensive work related to Emergency Response Incident Operations to perform cleanup/removal of encampments, illegal and unauthorized dumping, freeway spills as needed and and various related maintenance activities, repairs and mitigation efforts as assigned.

Incumbent 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 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 Lead worker will be scheduled, as needed, and as soon as possible to receive the required training by Caltrans Supervisor once incumbent begins work.

PARF# 05-27-0141 / JC-533400
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker 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  and search by typing in the classification title.

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

Position located at 3999 State Street, Santa Barbara 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. The incumbent 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 incumbent may be exposed various hazardous materials in and around encampments. The incumbent 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 may include overnight travel lasting several weeks. Must be able to respond to after-hour emergencies. The incumbent will be expected answer calls after normal working hours to respond to unforeseen conditions needing immediate attention or emergencies.

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.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL).…