Job Posting: Caltrans Equipment Operator II
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor (CMS) or designee, incumbent operates equipment identified as Category 1 and Category 2 used by the assigned unit. Works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work.
When not operating equipment, accomplish tasks normally performed by the assigned unit including but not limited to paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, pavement patching, repair or replacement of guide markers, signs, fence and guardrail, clean culverts, traffic control, litter removal, maintenance of roadside rest areas and any other duty that would be done by an Operator 1, Highway Maintenance Worker or Landscape Maintenance Worker.
Equipment Care/Record Keeping: cleans, makes minor repairs and services equipment. Keeps records of time reporting, equipment pre-op/post-op, material use and other pertinent records.
May travel out of town on per diem for training, meetings, and other job-related duties.
For more information about District 1, view here.
All candidates must take and pass the applicable examination for this job to be eligible. Available examinations can be viewed here.
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 here 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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
Desirable Qualifications
- Materials, methods, and equipment used in bridge, sweeping and culvert cleaning.
- Possession of a valid Class A California Commercial Driver License with a minimum of tank endorsement.
- Ability to work safely around high-density traffic.
- Ability to work effectively alone or with others.
- Must be able to analyze various work situations accurately and make sound decisions.
- May work irregular shifts, nights, or weekends as required.
- Much of this position is labor intensive.
