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CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

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State of California

Ventura, CA (In Person)

$66,060 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/20/2026

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Job Description

Caltrans Equipment Operator II Department of Transportation
JC-517793
- 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:
5/27/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Equipment Operator II (CEO II) operates heavy equipment requiring a valid, unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver's License with a minimum of tank endorsement used by assigned unit. The incumbent may work individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work; paving, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, removes brush/undergrowth from highway right of way, pavement patching, repair or replacement of guide markers, signs, fence, guardrail, clean culverts, traffic control, litter pick up, maintenance of roadside rests, graffiti removal, makes minor repairs to and cleans signs and markers. The incumbent may be assigned as a dedicated operator on specialty equipment. In the absence of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor or a Caltrans Maintenance Leadworker, other qualified person may be in charge. The incumbent may be required 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. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining. PARF# 07-26-0251 / JC-517793 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. 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. 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 4821 Adohr Ln, Camarillo, CA 93012, Ventura County. Multiple locations may be filled from this recruitment. The incumbent may be exposed to high-speed traffic; loud noise; dust; chemicals; extreme weather conditions and great heights. May be required to work rotating and irregular shifts, overtime due storms, emergencies, or special work projects, night, weekends, and holidays. This also includes responding to after hour call-outs, which can include working with other maintenance crews involved in traffic control, accidents or other emergency work while at their base of operation. Incumbent works in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Due to periodic problems with heating and air conditioning, the building temperature will fluctuate. Occasional time may be spent in a modular furniture setting that can fluctuate in temperature based upon the time of year. Office space consists of modular furniture arranged in a functional team-based setting. Overtime may be required, and vacation restrictions may be imposed during peak workload and fiscal year-end closing. Personal safety requirements include but are not limited to (as per Injury and Illness Prevention Program): A. Appropriate footwear, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn. B. Either long or short-sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats. C. Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs. D. Provided safety gear such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirators, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department, including hazmat conditions and/or incidents when required. 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-517793
Position #(s): 907-710-6286-918
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:
Ventura County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission:
 Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.
Caltrans Vision:
 A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network. 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 in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
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. This classification requires a valid and unrestricted class "A" driver's license with tanker (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:
5/27/2026

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