CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Job Description and Duties

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.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 42060 N Shore Dr Big Bear Lake CA, San Bernardino County.

• Most of the incumbent’s time will be spent in the field, operating equipment or working on foot.
• Weather conditions vary from a cold, windy, and wet winter climate to a very hot and predominately dry summer climate.
• Temperature extremes can range from below freezing in the winter to well over 100 degrees on a consistent basis in the summer.
• Occasional heavy thunderstorms can be expected in the summer months and heavy rain is to be expected in the winter.
• Will be required to operate equipment and work outside in extreme temperatures and inclement weather, and may be required to sit or stand for long periods.
• May work on uneven surfaces and may be exposed to noise, dust, hot materials and chemicals.
• Will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear, as defined in section 4.3 of the current MOU, and must wear provided personal protective safety equipment such as shirts or vests, hard hats, safety glasses and gloves, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary.
• Will be required to travel extensively through the assigned area and may be required to travel to and work in other areas in the district.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

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: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• Must possess a valid class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tank (N) endorsement and current medical certificate.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Position Details

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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Required Application Package Documents

• 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 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. It may be included, but is not required.

Benefits

Click HERE 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.

Bryan Patalinjug
(916) 695-3808
Bryan.Patalinjug@dot.ca.gov

Celia Martinez
(909) 383-5918
celia.martinez@dot.ca.gov

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
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov

Important Application Instructions:

• Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
• Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.
• Note: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
• 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.