CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Job Posting: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II Department of Transportation JC-529158 - 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: 11/17/2026 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 Pulga Yard 13756 Hwy 70 Storrie CA 95980 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-529158 Position #: View phone number on click.appcast.io-XXX Working Title: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II $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: Butte 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: Director’s EEO Policy: Director’s EEO Policy Statement: 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 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: or Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. Benefits 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io Hiring Unit Contact: Scott Hetrick View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (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. #J-18808-Ljbffr