CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Caltrans; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans Equipment Operator II in Tehama County operates heavy equipment and performs labor-intensive maintenance and emergency response duties. An unrestricted Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement is required, and you must be prepared for nights, weekends, overtime, and travel as needed.

This permanent, full-time position offers multi‑position staffing, a California Department of Transportation work environment, and mandatory pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

Qualifications

• Valid California Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement required and the ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background investigation required.
• Eligibility determined by state civil service requirements and eligibility list.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment, construction machinery, and vehicles as assigned.
• Perform labor-intensive maintenance and emergency response tasks.
• Work overtime, nights, weekends, and travel as needed.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535171

Position #(s): 902-685-6286-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: Tehama County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, 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.

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 supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor on Special Crews headquartered in Red Bluff, incumbent must retain an unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver's License and will operate equipment, construction machinery, vehicles, tools and will perform labor intensive field operations related to Emergency Response Incident Operations to perform cleanup/removal of encampments, illegal and unauthorized dumping, freeway spills and and various related maintenance activities, repairs and mitigation efforts as assigned. When not operating the specified equipment the Equipment Operator II will perform any of the duties outlined under Caltrans Equipment Operator I, or Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker; and do other related work. Incumbent may be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/ alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends, temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, overtime, and is required to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers for emergency operations and be required to travel out of town and overnights to meet operational needs and for training requirements, to assist other crews, and perform special assignments. This position will require specific training and certifications listed in the below "KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS" section and Leadworker will be scheduled, as needed, and as soon as possible by Caltrans Supervisor once incumbent begins work.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

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.

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.

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

PARF# 02-27-0161 / JC 535171

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

Applicants 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).

Final Filing Date: 10/22/2026

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).

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.