Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Will consider Caltrans Equipment Operator I. This position is located in Bishop, CA. 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 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
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. Also, may required to work in confined spaces.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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: Laura Laurent
Hiring Unit Contact: Liliana Camacho Guzman
