Equipment Operator II (JC-528963)

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker to operate Category 1 and Category 2 equipment and to work with a crew on highway maintenance tasks. The job requires overtime, nights, and weekend work as needed during storms, emergencies, or special projects.

The incumbent will operate end-dump trucks (2–10 cu. yds) and may use front-end loaders, graders and other related vehicles to complete tasks such as paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning, and repair of signs and guardrails,

Qualifications

• Experience operating highway maintenance equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime, nights and weekends.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and operate heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate end-dump trucks (2–10 cu. yds) with automatic or manual transmission.
• Perform paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning and culvert maintenance.
• Repair or replace signs, guardrails, fences and related structures.
• Assure traffic control and clean up litter; maintain roadside rest areas and facilities.

Skills

Equipment operation

Overtime work

Crew collaboration

Job description

\"At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career.\"

About the Position:

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.

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.

This Posting is for 3 Locations:

Chester 1187 Hwy 36 East Chester CA 96020