CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Caltrans Equipment Operator II Department of Transportation

JC-516485

- 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:

5/8/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Bridge Supervisor, the Caltrans Equipment Operator II will operate Category 1 and Category 2 equipment used by the assigned unit. The incumbent will work individually or with a crew performing tasks related with bridge maintenance work. The incumbent may be assigned as a dedicated operator on specialty equipment. The incumbent may be in charge in the absence of the Caltrans Bridge Supervisor, a Caltrans Maintenance Leadworker or other qualified person. There are times when employee may work for other Supervisors and/or work units, as required by operational needs. Employee may receive training from other employees of the crew, region district or headquarters. PARF 07-26-0299 | 

JC-516485

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.

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//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 Position located at District 7, Maintenance, Special Crews - Los Angeles County Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Required to work in a wide range of sometimes-extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to 25 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. Assignments will generally be within D-7; overnight travel on per diem may be required. Will be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State 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.

Personal safety requirements include:

Work boots, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection. Either long or short-sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats. Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs. Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, harness or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department. 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-516485

Position #(s): 907-740-6286-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:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time 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 requires a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. This classification requires a valid California Class A driver's license with tanker (N) endorsement. This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position, but cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire. 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:

5/8/2026