CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Job Posting: Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker

Department of Transportation

JC-523461*

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

7/13/2026

### Job Description and Duties

Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent operates light vehicles and equipment requiring a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a tank vehicle endorsement and equipment used by assigned unit. The incumbent works individually or leads a crew performing tasks related to landscape maintenance work; maintains functional and landscape plantings; weed and insect control; soil sterilization; mixing and applying chemicals and performs general laboring tasks associated with the maintenance of the State Highway system. Must possess a California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator Certificate with Landscape Maintenance or Right of Way Pest Control Category. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends; may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

PARF# 07-26-0523 / JC-523461

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 **an...