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State of California

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

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What they do

A Food or Agricultural Inspector inspects food, processed food and food containers to be sure they are safe for consumers, or inspects animals, animal feed or crops to check for disease that could affect food supplies. Checks for compliance with private industry standards or federal food safety and agricultural regulations.

$49,166 / year median in California

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
Department of Transportation
JC-529299 - CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
CALTRANS
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
$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:
8/31/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor or lead direction from a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, incumbent will operate all types of highway maintenance equipment. You will be working on the striping/stencil crew. This is a traveling crew and may be required to travel up to 50% of the time. Employee will operate vehicles requiring a Class "A" driver's license with tank endorsement and operate and service specified equipment used in highway maintenance of striping, raised pavement markings, stencils, signs, or emergency service. When not operating the specified equipment, may perform any of the duties outlined under CHMW or CLMW, and do other related work. Employee may also be assigned to perform non-equipment operation duties normally assigned to other classifications as part of their normal assignment. May be required to do heavy manual labor, may include routinely lifting 50 lbs or more in order to load materials and require long periods of driving or standing dependent on assignments, along with storm water related activities in support of the Department's storm water pollution prevention program. PARF# 06-27-0079 / JC-529299 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
https:
//forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This is a reposting of
JC-508009.
If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered. Position located at 1352 W. Olive Avenue, Fresno County Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent. Incumbent will be required to work outside in all kinds of weather and subject to environmental conditions. The work is physically demanding and requires stamina and agility. In addition, the job will require incumbent to work on or near roadways with vehicular traffic as well as working with and around heavy equipment, hot and/or pressurized materials/chemicals used for highway work. •Mandatory night sign inspections start each year on April 1st.
MAY BE ASSIGNED TO A SNOW TERRITORY
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:
JC-529299
Position #(s): 906-670-6286-XXX
Working Title:
CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
Classification:
CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
$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. # of
Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Fresno County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term -
Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission:
Improving lives and communites 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 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 unrestricted Class A commercial driver's license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement. Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. 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: https://www.naces.
org/members or https:
//aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. Application Instructions 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:
8/31/2026

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance