Job Posting:
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
District 08- South Region - 715/2380 Keen Camp Maintenance
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, Leadworker or other qualified crew member, the Caltrans Equipment Operator II operates a variety of maintenance, construction and landscape equipment. Required to have and maintain a valid, unrestricted Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with Tank Vehicle (N) Endorsement, and current medical certificate, while performing duties associated with Illegal Encampments removals and maintaining the State highway system and all its facilities. Under certain conditions, you may be required to work an alternate work shift that includes weekends. May be required to work overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays. May be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and may respond to emergency calls. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator II 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 CalCareers and search by typing in the classification title.
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.
Working Conditions
Most of the incumbent’s time will be spent in the field, operating equipment or working on foot. Weather conditions vary from a cold, windy, and wet winter climate to a very hot and predominately dry summer climate. Temperature extremes can range from below freezing in the winter to well over 100 degrees on a consistent basis in the summer. Occasional heavy thunderstorms can be expected in the summer months and heavy rain is to be expected in the winter. Will be required to operate equipment and work outside in extreme temperatures and inclement weather, and may be required to sit or stand for long periods. May work on uneven surfaces and may be exposed to noise, dust, hot materials and chemicals. Will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear, as defined in section 4.3 of the current MOU, and must wear provided personal protective safety equipment such as shirts or vests, hard hats, safety glasses and gloves, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary. Will be required to travel extensively through the assigned area and may be required to travel to and work in other areas in the district.
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.
Must possess a valid and unrestricted class A commercial driver’s license with tank (N) endorsement and current medical certificate.
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 avail
