CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans Equipment Operator I in Fresno County is a full-time, limited-term position requiring a valid Class B CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement. The role involves operating heavy equipment and performing labor-intensive roadway maintenance under supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor.

A pre-employment drug screen is required, and eligibility is based on state exams. Initial compensation ranges from $4,571.00 to $5,710.00 monthly, with placement at the minimum of the classification for

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL required, with Tank Vehicle endorsement.
• Drug screening is required prior to hire.
• Unrestricted license to operate equipment as described in duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment, construction machinery, vehicles and tools to maintain state highway system.
• Perform road repair and maintenance tasks including drainage, vegetation control and sign/marker maintenance.

Skills

Valid California CDL (Class B) with TV

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531000

Position #(s): 906-660-6890-XXX

Working Title: Caltrans Equipment Operator I

Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

$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: Fresno County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - 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. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

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 supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, incumbent must retain a Class B Commercial Drivers License and will operate equipment, construction machinery, vehicles and tools and will perform labor intensive work associated with maintaining the state highway system and during emergency operations. Roadway maintenance; Concrete and asphalt pavement repair (loading/unloading/leveling materials using equipment and manual methods), drainage facility maintenance (cleaning and clearing structures, inlets, culverts and ditches) Roadside maintenance including; vegetation control (pruning, brush and weed management requiring the use of herbicide, mechanical and manual methods), landscape maintenance/irrigation repair, replacing & maintaining signs, markers, fences, and graffiti/litter removal.

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 unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.

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 visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Eligibility

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.

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).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Final Filing Date

Final Filing Date: 9/15/2026

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.