CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

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

Job summary

Caltrans in California seeks an Equipment Operator II to operate heavy highway maintenance equipment, perform manual tasks, and support road construction and repair projects in Kings County. The role requires a Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement and readiness for varied shifts, including nights and emergencies.

The position is a 12-month limited term full-time assignment, located at 32169 Brown Street, Kettleman City.

Qualifications

• Must retain a Class A CDL and Tank Vehicle endorsement to qualify.
• Operates equipment and performs labor-intensive highway maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work irregular shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment, construction machinery, vehicles and tools for highway maintenance.
• Assist with roadways, drainage, sign and guardrail maintenance and cleaning operations.
• Set up lane/shoulder closures and flag traffic as needed.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and around heavy machinery.

Skills

CDL

Class A License

Heavy Equipment

Job description

Job Posting: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Department of Transportation

JC-531014

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: 9/15/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, incumbent must retain a Class A 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. Weather related work including removal of snow, ice, rocks, mud or water from highway surfaces. Support activities including; setting lane closures, shoulder closures and flagging traffic.

PARF# 06-27-0118/JC-531014

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. 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.

Working Conditions

Position located at 32169 Brown Street, Kettleman City, Kings County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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

The work is physically demanding and requires stamina. In addition, the job will require incumbent to work on or near roadways with a high volume of vehicular traffic. Incumbent will be required to work with and around heavy equipment, hot and/or pressurized materials/chemicals used for highway maintenance work. Incumbent can expect to be outside in all types of weather and environmental conditions. Work load includes entering confined spaces which are commonly dirty, wet and have little to no lighting.

The highway Right-of-Way in this area is attractive to trespassers who commonly erect illegal encampments. The encampments are prone to; rodent infestation, biological wastes and illicit drug paraphernalia.

Necessary shift changes will occur due to workload or weather related circumstances. Incumbent will be required to work irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays and in emergency situations. The incumbent will be expected answer calls after normal working hours to respond to unforeseen conditions needing immediate attention or emergencies.

MAY BE ASSIGNED TO A SNOW TERRITORY

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-531014

Position #: 906-660-6286-XXX

Working Title: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Salary: $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: Kings County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communites 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: ww.w.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 valid unrestricted Class A commercial driver's license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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:

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Huong Nguyen
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Priscilla Vera
[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.