CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
About the Role
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor or guidance of a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, the Caltrans Equipment Operator II operates, maintains, and repairs various maintenance equipment. Incumbent will work individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work.
Responsibilities
- Paving, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs
- Removes brush/undergrowth from highway right of way
- Pavement patching
- Repair or replacement of guide markers, signs, fence, guardrail
- Clean culverts
- Traffic control
- Litter pick up
- Maintenance of roadside rests
- Graffiti removal
- Makes minor repairs to and clean signs and markers
- May be assigned as a dedicated operator on specialty equipment
Requirements
- Valid California Class A driver's license with tanker (N) endorsement
- Must pass a Drug Screening prior to being hired
- Position is subject to the Post & Bid process
- Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
Qualifications
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.
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 may apply. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
Pay
$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.
Schedule
Permanent, Full Time. In Office. Work Location: Los Angeles County.
Application Information
Final Filing Date: 7/30/2026
Position #(s): 907-675-6286-XXX
Job Code #: JC-525414
# of Positions: Multiple
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 are not considered Postmark dates.
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
Required Application Package Documents:
- 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov
- 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
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.
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Mailing Address: Department of Transportation, California Department of Transportation, Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact JC-525414, 1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Drop-Off Address: Department of Transportation, Caltrans District 7 Los Angeles MS 50 - DHR (JC-525414), 100 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM