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Job Posting: Caltrans Equipment Operator II

Caltrans: California Department of Transportation • Merced, CA • 2d ago

Caltrans Equipment Operator II

Department of Transportation

Job Code #: JC-499727

Salary: $4,883.00 - $6,127.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 12/18/2025

Application Methods

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off

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 here.

Working Conditions

Position located at 1801 Motel Drive, Merced, Merced County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This is a reposting of JC-484788. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered. 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.

Minimum Requirements

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
The position(s) require(s) a valid unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver’s License, With Tank endorsement [N].
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

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.