CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Caltrans; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 654,000 - 821,000; Full time

Job summary

CALTRANS seeks an Equipment Operator II in Riverside County to maintain the state highway system and facilities. Under supervision, you will operate maintenance, construction and landscape equipment while holding a valid Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement and a current medical certificate.

This permanent, full-time position may require alternate shifts, overtime, and possible assignments to other cost centers.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
• Current medical certificate.
• Ability to work alternate shifts including weekends and holidays.
• May be loaned to other cost centers and is represented under collective bargaining.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of maintenance, construction and landscape equipment.
• Under supervision, perform duties to maintain the State highway system and facilities.
• Respond to emergencies and possible overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement

Current medical certificate

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-534793

Position #(s)

908-710-6286-XXX

Working Title

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Classification

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Salary Range

$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

Riverside 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, Leadworker or other qualified crew member, the Caltrans Equipment Operator II operates a variety of maintenance, construction and landscape equipment requiring a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement, and current medical certificate, while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system and all its facilities. Under certain conditions, you may be required to work an alternate work shift that includes weekends. May be required to work overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays. May be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and may respond to emergency calls. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

PARF# 08-26-0108 | JC-534793

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.

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

Special Requirements

The position requires a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

The positions requires 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.

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.

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).

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.