Caltrans Equipment Operator II (will consider a Caltrans Equipment Operator I)
Job Description and Duties
Will Consider Caltrans Equipment Operator I
Working under the direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Storm Water Supervisor, incumbent works with and operates special types of equipment in the District Storm Water Crew. This crew is responsible for performing most storm water related maintenance activities throughout the District. These activities include cleaning and maintaining all types of drains. This crew is also responsible for sweeping highways, and mitigating erosion throughout the District’s maintenance area. There may be occasions while working in this program, where incumbent will be required to act as both laborer and operator.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator II/I 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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 1250 Spruce St., Bishop, Inyo County.
Incumbent will be required to work in a wide range of sometimes‑extreme conditions, such as heat, cold, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. This includes working in extreme winter storm conditions in the mountains as well as very hot and humid desert conditions following summer thunderstorms; such as heat up to 120 degrees and cold temperatures to -15 degrees. Also, may require working in confined spaces.
Incumbent may be scheduled to work the night shift during the months of November, December, January, February, March, and April or as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor. May be required to work overtime, which may include weekends and holidays due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State to work overtime.
The incumbent will be on the 4/10 work schedule. Please note that the schedule may change at the discretion of the District Management and/or Supervisor.
For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Caltrans Equipment Operator I, please contact Liliana Guzman at (760) 874‑8853 or email liliana.guzman@dot.ca.gov.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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.
- CEO II: The position(s) require(s) a valid unrestricted Class A commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement and current valid DMV medical.
- CEO I: The position(s) require(s) a valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement and valid DMV medical.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.