Caltrans Equipment Operator II

Caltrans Equipment Operator II

Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Equipment Operator II operates specified vehicles requiring a valid, Class A Commercial Driver's License with a minimum of tank endorsement and various equipment used by assigned unit. The incumbent works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to maintenance work; maintaining functional and landscape plantings; weed and insect control; soil sterilization; mixing and applying chemicals and performs general laboring tasks associated with the maintenance of the State Highway system. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends; may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position may require the employee to travel overnight within District 7. This position is represented under collective bargaining.