CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Caltrans; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans Equipment Operator II in Napa County is a permanent, full-time position reporting to maintenance supervisors. The role involves general maintenance of state highways and related infrastructure, operating and servicing heavy equipment, and maintaining safety standards with a Class A CDL and Tank endorsement.

Work is in-office in Napa and candidates must meet licensing, drug screening, and background check requirements; multiple positions are available with competitive salary ranges and

Responsibilities

• General maintenance of State highways, freeways, landscaped areas and bridges.
• Operate, service and maintain equipment requiring a Class A CDL with Tank endorsement.
• May perform duties of related Caltrans labor classifications as part of normal duties.

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.

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-528378
• Position #(s): 904-610-6286-XXX
• Working Title: Caltrans Equipment Operator II
• Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
• Salary: $4,883.00 - $6,127.00
• Salary note: 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

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.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator II exam.

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.

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

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.

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.