CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans Equipment Operator I in Los Angeles County operates, maintains, and repairs various maintenance equipment under supervision. The role may involve working with a crew on highway maintenance tasks and may assign the incumbent as a dedicated operator on specialty equipment.

The position is permanent, full-time and requires a valid California CDL, plus a drug screening before hire, and a Class B CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement and medical certificate.

Qualifications

• Valid California CDL required; provide license class, expiration, and endorsements.
• Drug screening required before hire.
• Class B CDL with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement and medical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair various maintenance equipment.
• Work individually or with a crew performing highway maintenance tasks.
• May be assigned as a dedicated operator on specialty equipment or loaned to other cost centers.

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-529708
• Position #(s): 907-640-6890-918
• Working Title: Equipment Operator I
• Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
• Salary: $4,571.00 - $5,710.00
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Los Angeles County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Department Information: Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor or guidance of a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, the Caltrans Equipment Operator I operates, maintains, and repairs various maintenance equipment. Incumbent will work individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work. Employee may be assigned as a dedicated operator on specialty equipment. May be loaned to other cost centers.

PARF# 07-27-0201 / JC-529708

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.

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.
• The position(s) require(s) a valid Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement and current medical certificate.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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).