Equipment Operator II (JC-528974)

Classification: Caltrans Equipment Operator II

About the Position

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate end-dump trucks (2–10 cu. yards) with automatic or manual transmission, equipped with snowplows and sanders
• Operate front-end loaders, motor graders, snow blowers, equipment trailers, rear & side flail mowers, slope mowers, and other related vehicles
• Perform highway maintenance tasks including paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, pavement patching
• Repair or replace guide markers, signs, fence, guardrail
• Clean culverts, perform traffic control, litter pick up
• Maintain roadside rest areas and state buildings/facilities
• Work overtime, nights, and weekends as required for storms, emergencies, or special projects

Pay

Annual salary: $58,596.00 – $73,524.00

Schedule

Permanent intermittent position with up to 1,500 hours in any 12 consecutive months. Hours and schedule determined by operational needs.

Locations

• Newell: 301 County Rd 176, Tulelake, CA 96134
• Adin: 672150 HWY 299E, Adin, CA 96006
• Alturas: 406 E Hwy 395, Alturas, CA 96101