CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Caltrans Equipment Operator II

Department of Transportation

$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: 11/15/2026

Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor in Special Crews, 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 and landscape maintenance work. May work with other crews. Required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department. Must possess a valid Class A driver's license w/Tank endorsement. This position is represented under collective bargaining. This is a designated travel crew and works out of town on a per diem basis up to 80% of the year.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator II exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

Position is located at: 5065 Mountain Lakes Blvd Redding, CA 96003

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to -15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. During the winter months the workweek is normally 5/8-hour days. During the summer months the workweeks may be changed to 4/10-hour days. The scheduling of the 5/8 days or the 4/10 days is at the discretion of the District Management and pursuant to operational needs. Required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department.

Personal safety requirements include:

• Work boots, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection.
• Either long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.
• Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.
• Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses; hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, and/or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department.

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

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/15/2026

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Human Resources Contact: Salvador Cardiel View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io Hiring Unit Contact: Lisa Ciapponi View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io

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.

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.