CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

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

Job summary

Caltrans Equipment Operator II is responsible for the maintenance of state highways and related facilities in Napa County. The role requires operating equipment and may include duties from related classifications when not actively operating.

Candidates must have a Class A CDL with tank endorsement, pass a drug screening and a background check, and be eligible for state service. The position is based in Napa and involves outdoor work plus possible shift rotations.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with tank endorsement.
• Background check, drug screening, and eligibility considerations are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance of state highways, freeways, landscaped areas, and bridges.
• Service, maintain and operate equipment; may perform duties of related Caltrans classifications when not operating.
• Work outdoors in all weather and operate equipment under supervision.

Skills

Class A CDL

Tank endorsement

Job description

Job Posting: Caltrans Equipment Operator II

Department of Transportation

JC-528378 - 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: 8/22/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor or designee, and with the lead guidance from a Caltrans Leadworker, the Caltrans Equipment Operator II is responsible for the general maintenance of the State highways, freeways, landscaped areas, and/or bridges. The incumbent will be required to service, maintain and operate equipment requiring a Class A commercial driver's license with tank endorsement. When incumbent is not operating equipment, may perform any of the duties outlined in the Caltrans Equipment Operator I, Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker, or Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker as part of their normal duties.

PARF # 04-27-0162 JC-528378

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.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 3161 Jefferson St., Napa, Napa County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent can be expected to work outdoors most of the time in all types of weather. The incumbent is subject to sunburn, poison oak, insect bites, loud noises, dust and chemicals. In addition, the job is in close proximity of vehicular traffic. May be required to work rotating shifts, including nights weekends and holidays.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-528378
• Position #(s): 904-610-6286-XXX
• Working Title: Caltrans Equipment Operator II
• Classification: 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: Napa 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

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 Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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. Class A License With tanker 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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact: Jasmin Sarai
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact: Victoria Robinson
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.