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CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
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. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. 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.
T.Nguyen@dot.ca.gov
Vera@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.
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Department of Transportation
CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
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A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.
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Job Description
Job Posting:
Caltrans Equipment Operator I Department of TransportationJC-531000
Caltrans Equipment OperatorI CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
$4,571.00 - $5,710.00 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:
9/15/2026Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Print Job Job Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, incumbent must retain a Class B Commercial Drivers License and will operate equipment, construction machinery, vehicles and tools and will perform labor intensive work associated with maintaining the state highway system and during emergency operations. Roadway maintenance; Concrete and asphalt pavement repair (loading/unloading/leveling materials using equipment and manual methods), drainage facility maintenance (cleaning and clearing structures, inlets, culverts and ditches) Roadside maintenance including; vegetation control (pruning, brush and weed management requiring the use of herbicide, mechanical and manual methods), landscape maintenance/irrigation repair, replacing & maintaining signs, markers, fences, and graffiti/litter removal. PARF# 06-27-0116/JC-531000 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator I 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 Duty Statement . Working Conditions Position located in 30933 W Gale Avenue, Coalinga , Fresno County. This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent. The work is physically demanding and requires stamina. In addition, the job will require incumbent to work on or near roadways with a high volume of vehicular traffic. Will be required to work with and around heavy equipment, including high-suction vacuum equipment used in drainage/sewer maintenance work, heavy and/or sharp power and hand tools. Incumbent may encounter extremely dirty environment while cleaning drainage facilities or illegal encampments which are commonly found to contain rodent infestation, biological wastes and illicit drug paraphernalia. Incumbent will be outdoors in all types of weather and environmental conditions. Environment includes entering confined spaces which are commonly dirty, wet and have little to no lighting. Incumbent utilizes chemicals such as lubricants to perform routine maintenance of vehicles/machinery. Incumbent will be required to work irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays and in emergency situations. The incumbent will be expected answer calls after normal working hours to respond to unforeseen conditions needing immediate attention or emergencies. Work-shift changes may occur due to workload or weather related circumstances.MAY BE ASSIGNED TO A SNOW TERRITORY
Position Details Job Code #:JC-531000
Position #(s): 906-660-6890-XXX Working Title:
Caltrans Equipment Operator I Classification:
CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
$4,571.00 - $5,710.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # ofPositions:
Multiple Work Location:
Fresno County Telework:
In Office Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term -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. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.Department Website:
www.dot.ca.govDirector's EEO Policy :
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunityDirector'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 valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver's license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement. 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:
9/15/2026 Who May Apply 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 (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation N/A Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact Certification ServicesMS-90 P O
Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State Holidays 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. 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.
Human Resources Contact:
Huong Nguyen (559) 383-5229 Huong.T.Nguyen@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Priscilla Vera (559) 978-3896 Priscilla.Vera@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.