Landscape Maintenance Worker Job at Department of Transportation, Stanislaus County, CA

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  • Department of Transportation
  • Stanislaus County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or the oversight of the Caltrans Landscape Leadworker, the Landscape Maintenance Worker performs heavy labor associated with the maintenance and clean up of highway landscapes, hardscapes, and plantings, and provides assistance with maintenance operations as needs require. The Landscape Maintenance Worker is required to operate specified vehicles requiring a Class "C" driver's license including light trucks, highway maintenance, construction, and/or landscape equipment. The Landscape Maintenance Worker also may perform operational duties normally assigned to other highway maintenance classifications as part of their normal assignment, and could be assigned to other units and/or geographical areas as operational needs require. Overnight travel out of town up to 80 percent of time may be a requirement to meet operational needs.

PARF# 10-6-384 / JC- 501804

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 click and search by typing in the classification title.

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

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Working Conditions

Position located at 908 North Emerald Avenue, Modesto,  Stanislaus County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The Landscape Maintenance 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 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 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 and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.

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.

Benefits

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

Important Application Instructions:

The 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, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-501804), (PARF #10-6-384) and title of the position (Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker) on the State application (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.

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Night shift, Rotating shift,

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