Equipment Operator II (JC-535841)

Caltrans; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Caltrans in California is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker to support a range of roadway upkeep tasks. Working under a Maintenance Supervisor, you will operate Category 1 and 2 equipment and perform duties that keep highways safe and reliable.

This is a permanent, intermittent role with hours up to 1,500 per year, requiring overtime, nights, and weekend work during storms and emergencies. Location: Mineral Yard, Mineral, CA.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Operate Category 1 and 2 highway maintenance equipment under supervision
• Perform paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning, patching and related maintenance tasks
• Repair or replace signs, guardrails, culverts and perform traffic control and litter pickup
• May work overtime, nights and weekends during storms or emergencies and with other crews

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:

• * A permanent, intermittent employee may work up to 1,500 hours in any 12 consecutive months.

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.

Location: Mineral Yard 37900 CA-36E Mineral, CA 96063