CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

State of California; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Caltrans Equipment Operator II in the United States operates and services vehicles requiring a Class A CDL with tank (N) endorsement, performing highway and landscape maintenance and related tasks. Duties may include other operator roles as needed, with safety training and standards strictly followed.

Overnight travel up to 80 percent may be required; positions are permanent intermittent up to 1500 hours per year, with varied shifts including nights and weekends. Final filing date: 9/26/2026.

Qualifications

• Valid California CDL with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
• Drug screening required prior to hire.
• Valid Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and service vehicles requiring a Class A CDL with tank endorsement.
• Perform highway, structures, construction, and landscape maintenance tasks.
• May perform duties from related maintenance roles as needed.

Skills

CDL driving

Job description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Equipment Operator II (CEO II) will operate and service vehicles requiring a Class A commercial driver’s license with tank (N) endorsement, and performs work related to highway maintenance, structures maintenance, construction, and Landscape Maintenance. When not operating the specified equipment, the Equipment Operator II may perform any of the duties outlined under Caltrans Equipment Operator I, Caltrans Highway or Landscape Maintenance Worker, and perform other related highway maintenance work. The CEO II maintains knowledge of all current mandated and applicable safety training and standards, policies, practices, directives, and expectations, and complies with all departmental training and safe work practice requirements. The CEO II may be assigned to other operations units and/or geographical areas as operations needs dictate. Overnight travel out of town up to 80 percent of the time may be required to meet operational needs.

Permanent, intermittent positions and are not subject to Post and Bid. A permanent, intermittent employee may work up to 1,500 hours in any 12 consecutive months. The number of hours and schedule of work shall be determined based upon the operational needs of each department.

Final Filing Date: 9/26/2026

Working Conditions

Positions located in West Point, Altaville, and Camp Connell in Calaveras County; Jamestown, Groveland, and Longbarn in Tuolumne County; Kirkwood and Markleeville in Alpine County; Pine Grove, Pioneer, and Ione in Amador County; Coulterville and Midpines in Mariposa County; Stockton and Tracy in San Joaquin County; Modesto in Stanislaus County.

May be exposed to and work in loud noise, dust, chemicals, extreme weather conditions, great heights, confined spaces, uneven and unstable terrain, and next to vehicle traffic. Will be required to wear all personal protective equipment and follow all policies and procedures. Will be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays, overtime, and be able to respond to after-hour emergencies.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist

Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532157

Position #(s): 910-620-6286-XXX

Working Title: Caltrans Equipment Operator II

Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Salary: $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.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: United States

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours

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.

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 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.

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.