Job Posting: Caltrans Equipment Operator I
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent operates equipment identified as Category 2 used by the assigned unit and works individually or with the crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work. 50% of the time may be mandated to work out of town on ‘per diem’. Incumbent will also be working with other crews, when needed. Required to possess a valid Class B driver's license with Tank endorsement; Hazardous Materials endorsement is desirable.
Operate Category 2 equipment used by the assigned unit. Some examples include but are not limited to: auger truck, fork-lift, backhoe, crane truck, cone truck, shadow truck and various trailers.
Employee would accomplish tasks normally performed by assigned unit, including but not limited to, paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, pavement patching, repair or replacement of signs, markers, fence, guardrail, clean culverts, traffic control, lane closures, litter removal, dispose of animal carcasses, maintenance of roadside rest areas and other duties that would be assigned to a Highway Maintenance Worker or Landscape Maintenance Worker.
Equipment care and Record Keeping: cleans, makes minor repairs and services equipment. Keeps records of time reporting, equipment pre-op/post-op, material use and other pertinent records.
Employee may travel out of town on per diem for training, meetings, and other job-related duties.
If properly licensed and equipment qualified, employee may operate Class A equipment during times of emergency or unexpected/unplanned workload increases.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator 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 in Crescent City, Del Norte County. Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme weather conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees and cold to 20 degrees. Could be exposed to strong winds, rain, sleet and snow while performing duties. Will be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects or when Supervision deems that it is in the best interest of the State.
Personal safety requirements include:
- Work boots in good study condition must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection.
- Either long or short sleeve shirts provided by Caltrans or a safety vest worn over no-safety shirts or coats.
- Long pants. No cutoffs or shorts.
- Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirators, chaps or other safety must be worn when required by the Department.
Must have the ability to safely react to changing situations for their own safety and the safety of others. Employee must be able to react to emergency situations in a reasonable manner. Assist with accidents and incidents in a manner that does not promote stress at the scene. Must be able to relay information that is clear and concise.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Materials, methods, and equipment used in bridge, sweeping and culvert cleaning. Perform heavy manual labor, follow oral and written directions. Works in close cooperation with crew members, other branches, maintenance crews, other state agencies, city and county agencies, and the general public.
- Possession of a valid Class “B” California Commercial Driver License with a minimum of tank endorsement. Possession of a hazardous material endorsement desirable but not required. Class A is desirable.
- Ability to work safely around high-density traffic.
- Ability to work effectively alone or with others.
- Must be able to analyze various work situations accurately and make sound decisions.
- May work irregular shifts, nights, or weekends as required.
- Much of this position is labor intensive. Incumbent must have physical ability to react quickly to errant motorist and do strenuous hand and mechanical labor.
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).
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.
