CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

State of California; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II in California is a permanent intermittent position in Trinity County, requiring operation of Category 1 and 2 equipment, including end-dump trucks, front-end loaders, graders, snow plows, and sanders. The role supports highway maintenance tasks, from paving and shoulder work to ditch cleaning and signage repair, with overtime and on-call duties as storms or emergencies arise.

You may be assigned to three locations with up to 1500 hours per year.

Qualifications

• Valid California CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement required.
• Experience operating Category 1 and 2 equipment.
• Willing to work overtime, nights, weekends, and during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Operate end-dump trucks 2–10 cu. yd, with automatic or manual transmission, and equipped with snowplows and sanders.
• Operate front-end loaders, motor graders, snow blowers, equipment trailers, rear & side flail mowers, slope mowers and other related vehicles.
• Perform highway maintenance tasks such as paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning, patching and maintenance of roadside facilities.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Shift willingness

Tools

End-dump trucks

Front-end loaders

Motor graders

Snow plows

Sanders

Job description

Job Posting: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Department of Transportation

JC-528978

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

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: 8/28/2026

Job Description and Duties

Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent operates equipment identified as Category 1 and Category 2 used by assigned unit and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work. May work with other crews. Required to work overtime, nights, and weekends due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department. The incumbent will operate end-dump trucks from 2 to 10 cu. yards, with either automatic or manual transmission, and equipped with snowplows and sanders; may also operate front-end loaders, motor graders, snow blowers, equipment trailers, rear & side flail mowers, slope mowers and other related vehicles while performing stated duties. Accomplishes tasks normally performed by the assigned unit, such as paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, pavement patching, repair or replacement of guide markers, signs, fence, guardrail, clean culverts, traffic control, litter pick up, maintenance of roadside rest areas and state buildings / facilities, and any other duties that would normally be assigned to a Highway Maintenance Worker or Landscape Maintenance Worker.

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.

Working Conditions

This Posting is for 3 Locations:

• Weaverville 100 Weaver Bally Rd Weaverville CA 96093
• Hayfork 360 Morgan Hill Rd Hayfork CA 96041
• Trinity Center 59570 Hwy 3 Trinity Center CA 96091

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This position is not full-time. This position is intermittent and has no guarantee of weekly hours. A maximum of 1500 hours a year can be worked in this position. This intermittent position supports Caltrans full-time employee operations. Candidates must be available in the winter months for snowplow & chain control operations and may be required to report to work within 30 minutes of a callout. Intermittent employees may continue to work after winter months depending on operational needs. Successful intermittent hires through hard work and on the job learning will then potentially be able to use this experience in future applications and interviews for full-time positions.

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-528978

Position #(s): 902-699-6286-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: Trinity County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours

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

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 based 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

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

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:
Salvador Cardiel
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Scott Hetrick
[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.