CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker Department of Transportation

JC-517958

- 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:

5/27/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker (CLML) works with and oversees other crew members engaged in landscape maintenance work on planted areas bordering freeways and highways. A valid, unrestricted Class B driver's license with tank vehicle (N) endorsement is required while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system; a valid, unrestricted Class A driver's license is preferred, enabling the incumbent to serve as an Equipment Operator II as needed and assist crew members in equipment training. The incumbent must possess a Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) with the Landscape Maintenance or Right-of-Way Pest Control Category issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) to spray chemical applications as needed. The incumbent may work individually or with a crew. Incumbent may be required to work overtime including nights and weekends, may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency calls. The position may require out-of-town travel, usually in week-long increments. May be loaned to other crews. This position is represented under collective bargaining. PARF# 11-26-0250 / JC-517958 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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CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-517958

Position #(s): 911-700-6296-918

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:

San Diego 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 Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. A valid Class B driver's license with tank vehicle (N) endorsement is required while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system. 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), or the certification must be obtained prior to appointment. Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. 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:

5/27/2026