CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking an Equipment Operator II in Eureka, CA to assist with District-wide bridge and culvert maintenance, cleaning, and repair. You may work on elevated platforms and harnesses and may be assigned to work out of town 50% of the time.

Candidates must have a valid Class A driver's license with Tank endorsement; Hazardous Materials endorsement is desirable. This is a 12-month limited-term, full-time position at the California Department of Transportation.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A driver's license with Tank endorsement.
• Hazardous Materials endorsement desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bridge and culvert maintenance, cleaning and repair.
• Work from harness and platforms at elevated heights.
• Coordinate with crews and sometimes work out of town (per diem).

Skills

CDL Tank endorsement

Hazardous Materials endorsement

Job description

Caltrans Equipment Operator II

Department of Transportation

JC-532841 -

JC-532841 - Caltrans Equipment Operator II CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

$4,883.00 - $6,127.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/1/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor and lead guidance from a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, incumbent assists with various District-wide bridge and culvert maintenance, cleaning, and repair. Assignments will require incumbent to work from a harness and platforms at elevated heights. Works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work. Must have knowledge of basic safe work practices and the provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicles, servicing, minor adjustments, and emergency repairs to equipment. 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 A driver's license with Tank endorsement; Hazardous Materials endorsement is desirable.

PARF# 01-27-0007/ JC-532841

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent.

This is a reposting of JC-524793. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.

Position is located at 6100 US-101 Eureka, HumboldtCounty.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II $4,883.00 - $6,127.00 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: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility: California Department of Transportation

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.

• 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.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

The position(s) require(s) a valid Class A driver’s license with Tank endorsement.

All candidates must take and pass the applicable examination for this job to be eligible. Available examinations can be viewed here https://jobs.ca.gov

Please ensure all work experience listed on your application is filled out completely and as thoroughly as possible. Applications received without detailed work experience reflected may be disqualified from further consideration. Only work experience listed on the application (STD 678) will be considered. Notations on the application to "see attached" or "see resume" are not acceptable.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

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.

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:

• Hazardous Materials Endorsement on Driver's License

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.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.