CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

State of California; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California is seeking a Caltrans Equipment Operator II to operate and maintain highway equipment, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. This role involves performing various maintenance tasks and may require overnight travel. Applicants must hold a valid Class A CDL and be prepared for diverse working conditions.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A CDL with tank endorsement.
• Experience in highway maintenance and equipment operation is required.
• Knowledge of safety standards and practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and service vehicles requiring a Class A CDL.
• Perform highway maintenance, including asphalt and concrete repairs.
• Carry out snow and ice control tasks as needed.

Skills

Highway maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License

Job description

Job Posting:Caltrans Equipment Operator II

Department of Transportation

JC-477986 -

JC-477986 - Caltrans Equipment Operator II
CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Final Filing Date: 5/30/2025

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

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Equipment Operator II (CEO II) will operate and service vehicles requiring a Class A commercial driver's license with tank (N) endorsement, and performs work related to highway maintenance, structures maintenance, construction, and Landscape Maintenance. When not operating the specified equipment, the Equipment Operator II may perform any of the duties outlined under Caltrans Equipment Operator I, Caltrans Highway or Landscape Maintenance Worker, and perform other related highway maintenance work. The CEO II maintains knowledge of all current mandated and applicable safety training and standards, policies, practices, directives, and expectations, and complies with all departmental training and safe work practice requirements. The CEO II may be assigned to other operations units and/or geographical areas as operations needs dictate. Overnight travel out of town up to 80 percent of the time may be required to meet operational needs. The incumbent will operate, and service highway maintenance equipment identified as Levels of Equipment for Caltrans Equipment Operator I and II. The incumbent will operate appropriate equipment to conduct asphalt and concrete repair and preventative maintenance operations related to SB-1. Will carry out the installation and repair of signs, fence and guardrail and may perform striping, pavement marking, culvert, and bridge-related work. The incumbent may be required to perform snow and ice control tasks including truck, grader, or rotary plowing, repair and removal, chain control operations, apply de-icing materials, and the construction and repair of traction control devices. May be required to operate a mobile sweeper as the designated operator for all cost centers within the Superintendents' area. The incumbent maintains knowledge of all current mandated and applicable safety training and standards, policies, practices, directives, and expectations, and complies with all departmental training and safe work practice requirements.

PARF# 10-5-521/ JC-477986

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.

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.

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

Working Conditions

Positionlocated at1359 East Pacheco Blvd, Los Banos, MercedCounty.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent may be exposed to and work in loud noise, dust, chemicals, extreme weather conditions, great heights, confined spaces, uneven and unstable terrain, and next to vehicle traffic. The incumbent will be required to wear all personal protective equipment and follow all policies, and procedures. Will be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays, overtime, and be able to respond to after-hour emergencies.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Caltrans Mission:Improving lives andcommunities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision:A thriving and connectedCalifornia.

The Caltrans workforce ismade up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizationalsuccess. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, andrecognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of ourworkforce, but because of our diversity.

• 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 A Commercial Driver’s License, With Tank endorsement [N].

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

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial,original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be requiredupon appointment.Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees mustprovide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicatesthe number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.Please visit either of the following two websites for a list ofevaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org .Please redact birthdates and social securitynumbers.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/30/2025

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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento , CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State Holidays 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/30/2025

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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento , CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State Holidays 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

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.

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-477986), PARF# 10-5-521 and title of the position (Caltrans Equipment Operator II) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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.