Equipment Operator II (JC-532157)

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking an Equipment Operator II to operate and service vehicles requiring a Class A CDL with tank endorsement, handling highway, structures, construction, and landscape maintenance duties across assigned counties.

Under the direction of a Maintenance Supervisor, you may perform duties from Equipment Operator I and related roles, maintaining current safety training. Overnight travel up to 80% may be required to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A with tank endorsement required.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% as needed.
• Knowledge of safety training and fleet maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and service vehicles requiring a Class A CDL with tank endorsement.
• Perform highway, structures, construction, and landscape maintenance tasks.
• Maintain knowledge of safety training, standards, policies, and procedures.
• May be assigned to other operations units and geographical areas as needed.

Skills

CDL Class A

Travel readiness

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

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.

Positions Located

Calaveras County - West Point, Altaville, and Camp Connell

Tuolumne County - Jamestown, Groveland, and Longbarn

Alpine County - Kirkwood and Markleeville

Amador County - Pine Grove, Pioneer, and Ione

Mariposa County - Coulterville and Midpines

San Joaquin County - Stockton and Tracy

Applicants who do not attend the in person event may submit their application electronically through CalCareers by the final filing date. If an applicant meets the interview qualifications, an interview will be scheduled at a later date. The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly.