Job Posting:
Caltrans Equipment Operator II
JC-468579
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Caltrans Equipment Operator II
CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
$4,741.00 - $5,949.00 per Month
Final Filing Date:
3/17/2025
Job Description and Duties
District 8 - North Region - 08-643 East Foothill Landscape
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 requiring a valid, unrestricted Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with Tank Vehicle (N) Endorsement and current medical certificate while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system and all its facilities. Under certain conditions, 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.
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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position(s) located in Fontana, San Bernardino County
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.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
New to
State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or
minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.
Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
Department Website:
www.dot.ca.gov
Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant:
http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf
Director’s EEO Policy
:
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Director’s EEO Policy Statement:
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver's License, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
- The Position Requires a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.
Possession
of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or
appointment.
If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must
include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.
Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will b
e accepted and
may be required upon appointment.
Applicants with foreign
transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report
evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework
is equivalent.
Here is a list of evaluation agencies:
https://www.naces.org/members. Please redact
birthdates and social security numbers.
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 available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
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 (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn:
JC-468579
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana,
CA
92705
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
JC-468579
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana,
CA
92705
closed on weekends and State holidays
08:00 AM
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05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
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.
Human Resources Contact:
Carrie Ryan
(213) 503-3584
carrie.ryan@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Diane Rhoades
(909) 383-5918
D8.Maintenance.Jobs@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)
to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Application Information
The State application (STD.678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number JC-468579, PARF #08-5-080, and title of the position, Caltrans Equipment Operator II, must be included on the STD.678 form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
