Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor (CMS) or designee, incumbent operates equipment identified as Category 1 and Category 2 used by the assigned unit. Works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work.
When not operating equipment, accomplish tasks normally performed by the assigned unit including but not limited to paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, pavement patching, repair or replacement of guide markers, signs, fence and guardrail, clean culverts, traffic control, litter removal, maintenance of roadside rest areas and any other duty that would be done by an Operator 1, Highway Maintenance Worker, or Landscape Maintenance Worker.
Equipment Care/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.
May travel out of town on per diem for training, meetings, and other job-related duties.
Subject to Bargaining Unit 12 Post & Bid. All eligible applications will be accepted but can only be considered if the position is not filled via Post & Bid.
All candidates must take and pass the applicable examination for this job to be eligible.
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.
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool!
Working Conditions
This is a reposting of JC-442560. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.
Required to work in a wide range of 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process.
Human Resources Contact: Kenny Pham
(916) 662-3213
Kenny.Pham@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Tricia McKenzie
(707) 798-7490
Tricia.McKenzie@dot.ca.gov