Tree Maintenance Leadworker, Caltrans

Job Title:

TREE MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER, CALTRANS

Department:
Department of Transportation

Classification: JC-508181

Salary: $5,095.00 - $6,689.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Tree Maintenance Supervisor in Special Crews, the incumbent assists in planning, performing, and directing the work of the assigned unit on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Operates equipment identified as Category 1 and Category 2 used by the assigned unit, and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to tree maintenance work.

Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license with Tank endorsement; a Class A license is desirable. This is a designated travel crew and works out of town on a per diem basis up to 80% of the year. The position is represented under collective bargaining. Required to work overtime, nights, and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department.

Position located at: 5065 Mountain Lakes Blvd, Redding, CA 96003.

• Valid Class C Driver’s License with Tank Endorsement

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Tree Maintenance Lead worker, Caltrans 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, you can search by typing in the classification title.

Classified as Common/Other: see Class Specification.

• Category 1 and Category 2 equipment operation experience
• Experience directing/leading a crew in tree maintenance tasks
• Ability to work travel crew up to 80% of the year on a per diem basis
• Experience working overtime, nights, weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects

• Class A Driver’s License with Tank Endorsement
• Experience in state civil services with Caltrans or similar agencies

Application Packages must be submitted electronically through your Cal Career Account or via alternative method as listed below. Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 2/27/2026.

• Electronic:
  Cal Career account –
• Mail:
  Department of Transportation, Attn:
  Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services, MS‑90, P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA
• Drop‑off:
  Department of Transportation Drop‑off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 (08:00 AM – 05:00 PM)

Required Application Package Documents:

• State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic version) and evidence of experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications.
• Resume is optional; may be included.

Please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page
5) with your completed application. Do not include confidential information such as Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, or age.

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.

The State of California also maintains a drug‑free workplace.