Equipment Operator II (JC-528978)

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker to operate Category 1 and 2 equipment for assigned units in California. The role may require night and weekend shifts, overtime, and working with or without crew support.

Responsibilities include paving, mowing, ditch cleaning, sign and fence work, and maintenance of rest areas and state facilities at Weaverville and Trinity Center locations. Incumbents may work up to 1,500 hours per year, with schedules based on departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Experience operating highway maintenance equipment.
• Willing to work overtime, nights and weekends.
• Duties include paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning and sign repair.

Responsibilities

• Operate end-dump trucks and other listed equipment.
• Perform roadside maintenance and repair state facilities.
• Work with crews or independently as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Overnight/weekend work

Teamwork

Tools

End-dump trucks

Snowplows

Front-end loaders

Motor graders

Job description

Apply by: 8/28/26

"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.

*See more details on the Duty Statement located on the job posting.

This Posting is for 3 Locations:

Weaverville 100 Weaver Bally Rd Weaverville CA 96093

Trinity Center 59570 Hwy 3 Trinity Center CA 96091