Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Equipment Operator II (CEO II) will operate and service vehicles requiring a Class A commercial driver's license with tank (N) endorsement, and performs work related to highway maintenance, structures maintenance, construction, and Landscape Maintenance. When not operating the specified equipment, the Equipment Operator II may perform any of the duties outlined under Caltrans Equipment Operator I, Caltrans Highway or Landscape Maintenance Worker, and perform other related highway maintenance work. The CEO II maintains knowledge of all current mandated and applicable safety training and standards, policies, practices, directives, and expectations, and complies with all departmental training and safe work practice requirements. The CEO II may be assigned to other operations units and/or geographical areas as operations needs dictate. Overnight travel out of town up to 80 percent of the time may be required to meet operational needs. The incumbent will operate, and service highway maintenance equipment identified as Levels of Equipment for Caltrans Equipment Operator I and II. The incumbent will operate appropriate equipment to conduct asphalt and concrete repair and preventative maintenance operations related to SB-1. Will carry out the installation and repair of signs, fence and guardrail and may perform striping, pavement marking, culvert, and bridge-related work. The incumbent may be required to perform snow and ice control tasks including truck, grader, or rotary plowing, repair and removal, chain control operations, apply de-icing materials, and the construction and repair of traction control devices. May be required to operate a mobile sweeper as the designated operator for all cost centers within the Superintendents' area. The incumbent maintains knowledge of all current mandated and applicable safety training and standards, policies, practices, directives, and expectations, and complies with all departmental training and safe work practice requirements.
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
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PARF 10-5-294 / JC-467415
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he Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Permanent, intermittent positions are not subject to Post and Bid. A permanent, intermittent employee may work up to 1,500 hours in any 12 consecutive months. The number of hours and schedule of work shall be determined based upon the operational needs of each department.
You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position is located in Peddler Hill/ Pioneer, and/or Pine Grove, Amador
County
The incumbent may be exposed to and work in loud noise, dust, chemicals, extreme weather conditions, great heights, confined spaces, uneven and unstable terrain, and next to vehicle traffic. The incumbent will be required to wear all personal protective equipment and follow all policies, and procedures. Will be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays, overtime, and be able to respond to after-hour emergencies.
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