Caltrans Highway Tree Maintenance Specialist

22 hours ago


Eureka, California, United States Department of Transportation Full time
About Caltrans

At the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), our mission is to provide a safe and efficient transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all Californians.


Salary Information

The estimated annual salary for this position is around $60,000-$80,000, depending on experience and qualifications.


Job Description

As a Highway Tree Maintenance Specialist with Caltrans, you will be responsible for operating equipment requiring a Class C driver's license, working individually or with a crew to perform tasks related to highway tree maintenance work. This may include climbing trees in excess of 40 feet by means of ropes or spurs, trimming or removing limbs and branches, using power and handsaws, treating cut surfaces to protect from fungi and insects, and lowering cut limbs and branches by lines.

You will also be responsible for performing traffic control, using aerial equipment and pneumatic and hydraulic tools, and operating brush chipper to remove cut vegetation from job sites. Additionally, you may be required to operate snow removal equipment and abrasive and salt spreading equipment, direct traffic at chain control points, and work with roadside spray crews to apply chemicals for weed and pest control.


Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have either nine months of experience in the California state service assigned to a tree maintenance crew, performing duties comparable in level to those of a Service Assistant (Maintenance), or one year of tree trimming experience, including trimming of trees of more than 40 feet in height and climbing work.

Valid and unrestricted Class C driver's license is also required.


Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your health, wellness, and career development, including:

  • Cash In Lieu of Health and/or Dental Benefits (Cash Option)
  • Common Carrier Travel and Accident Insurance – for Excluded Employees Only
  • Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)
  • Death Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Group Legal Services Insurance
  • Group Long-Term Disability Insurance – For Excluded Employees Only
  • Health Benefits
  • Long-Term Care Program
  • Part-time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program
  • Reimbursement Accounts
  • Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program
  • Vision Benefits

Others

This position is subject to bargaining unit 12 Post & Bid. All eligible applications will be accepted but can only be considered if the position is not filled via Post & Bid.



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