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    caltrans landscape maintenance leadworker - Siskiyou County, United States - State of California

    State of California
    State of California Siskiyou County, United States

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    Job Posting: CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

    Department of Transportation

    JC CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER
    CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

    $4, $6,251.00 per Month

    Final Filing Date: 5/17/2024

    Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

    Job Description and Duties

    Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, the Leadworker assists the Supervisor with the following tasks: scheduling work of the crew; assure that all equipment is serviced and maintained properly; lead the crew and give on the job training in a wide variety of maintenance functions; observe the crew to be sure that work habits follow the Code of Safe Practices and Chapter 8; provide for the safety of the crew and the traveling public; conduct safety meetings. Assist the Supervisor in preparing monthly and yearly workload plans. Determine (or assist the Supervisor in determining) equipment, personnel, the type and amount of material needed for regular maintenance functions. Maintain the morale and discipline of the crew. Using diplomacy and tact, answer questions from the public regarding maintenance policies or procedures. Recognizes deficiencies and hazards within the right-of-way. In order to identify problems needing attention, prepare and keep written records and reports such as: Accident Reports, Daily Time, and Production Reports, and equipment records. Makes inspection tours and checks equipment logs to ensure that all State and rental equipment are being used and maintained properly and safely. Maintain a cordial working relationship with other State and Government agencies and the general public. Assist the Supervisor in monitoring the work performance of the Rest Area Contractor. Possession of a valid Class B California Driver License with tank required, and hazardous material endorsements is desirable. Possession of a valid Qualified Applicator Certificate is required. Required to work in a range of weather conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to -15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet and snow. During the winter months may be scheduled to work nights with irregular days off. May be required to work overtime, including weekends, due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects.

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

    PARF# / JC 431020

    Working Conditions

    Position is located in Yreka, CA.

    Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to -15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. During the winter months the workweek is normally 5/8-hour days. During the summer months the workweeks may be changed to 4/10-hour days. The scheduling of the 5/8 days or the 4/10 days is at the discretion of the District Management. Incumbent may be scheduled to work the night shift during the months of December, January, February, and March or as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor. Will be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State to work overtime.

    Personal safety requirements include:

  • Work boots, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection.
  • Either long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.
  • Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.
  • Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department.

    • Some crews are designated travel crews and work out of town on a per diem basis up to 80% of the year.

    Minimum Requirements

    You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

    Additional Documents

    Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
  • Must have Class "B" Driver's License with Tank (N) endorsement
  • A valid Qualified Applicator Certificate is required
  • Theposition(s) require(s) a valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver'slicense, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.

    • Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted andmay be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreigntranscripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreigncoursework is equivalent. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: . Please redactbirthdates and social security numbers.