Job Posting:
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Area Supervisor or the Caltrans Maintenance Lead worker, the incumbent will perform duties such as operating a striper, thermal plastic or stenciling equipment, or operate machinery to install raised pavement markers. The Operator II position is interchangeable within all the above mentioned activities while working throughout District 5. Must possess an unrestricted Class A California Drivers License with a Tank endorsement. This is a District-wide Crew that may require overnight travel up to 75% of the time. Incumbent will be required to pre-op, operate, maintain and make minor repairs to various types of equipment used to perform these tasks.
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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The incumbent can be expected to be outside much of the time in all kinds of weather. Maybe subject to not only sunburn, poison oak, snake and insect bites, but loud noises, dust and chemicals. In addition, the job is hazardous because it is performed in the roadway itself or next to it, where workers are exposed to vehicular traffic. There is also a possibility of injury by working with and around heavy equipment.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
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.
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.
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:
Dina Coloma
(279) 234-2328
dina.coloma@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sean Anderson
(805) 542-4779
D5.northsouth.maintenance.jobs@dot.ca.gov