Caltrans Tree Maintenance Worker

Job Title

Caltrans Tree Maintenance Worker

Yuba County, Yuba County, California

$4,870.00 - $6,101.00 per Month (Classification Minimum and Alternate Range)

1/23/2026

Under the direction of a Caltrans Tree Maintenance Supervisor, the Tree Maintenance Worker performs tree‑care and highway maintenance work, climbs trees, operates equipment, controls traffic, and removes snow during winter months. The position requires travel to the eight counties of the District, up to 80% of the year, and works a 4/10 year‑around schedule.

• Climb trees to a height of 40 feet or more using ropes, spurs, and safety equipment.
• Trim, remove, and lower limbs and branches, cut surfaces, and treat cut surfaces to protect from fungi and insects.
• Operate and maintain tree climbing and trimming equipment, power saws, and hand tools.
• Operate snow removal, abrasive, and salt spreading equipment and perform winter snow removal.
• Control traffic at chain control points and perform traffic control during emergencies and special projects.
• Operate and maintain equipment assigned to the crew, including passenger vehicles, utility bodies, construction equipment, and heavy trucks.
• Plant, cultivate, irrigate, and maintain trees, cut brush, and control weeds along the right‑of‑way.
• Record crew report forms, equipment checks, fuel, and material usage reports.

• Class C driver’s license (Class A or B desirable).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with tree climbing, trimming, and removal techniques and equipment operation.
• Valid Class C driver’s license required for all state vehicle operation.

Benefits for statewide civil service employees are available through the State of California Benefits Summary. Candidates may view the summary for additional details about benefit packages.

Complete the Cal Career application package, including the Standard 678 State Examination/Employment Application, prior to the Final Filing Date. Applications may be submitted electronically through your Cal Career account at  Hard copy applications may be mailed or dropped off at the address listed in the original posting. Pay close attention to the application instructions for required documents.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State of California implements an objective to achieve a drug‑free workplace and to behave in accordance with the civil service, the law, and public servant trust.