Caltrans Equipment Operator Ii

Job Posting:
Caltrans Equipment Operator II

Department of Transportation

JC-534493 - 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: 10/25/2026

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, and functional direction of a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead worker, the incumbent operates equipment identified as but not limited to:
Passenger Vehicles, Mini to 3/4-Ton Pickups, Vans, and 3/4-Ton Utility Bodies;1-Ton and Up trucks including two axle and three axle dump trucks;
Construction Equipment:
Mowers, Graders, Tractors, Loaders, Excavators, Backhoes, fork lifts;
Snow removal specialty equipment: plows, plows with wings and blowers used by assigned unit, and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to snow removal and highway maintenance work. In his/her absence, a Caltrans Maintenance Lead worker or other qualified person may be in charge. There are times when incumbent may work for other Supervisors and/or work units, as workload requires.

Will receive some training from other members of the crew. Must possess a valid Class A drivers license with tank endorsement.

Personal Leave Program:
Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position located at 1403 Furneaux Rd, Olivehurst, CA, 95961

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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  and search by typing in the classification title.

Majority of the work is done outdoors, where incumbent is exposed to blown dust, exhaust fumes, noise, uneven surfaces, extremes of heat and cold, inclement weather. May be exposed to loud noises, dust, chemicals, extreme weather conditions, moving vehicular traffic, stressful conditions, poison oak, irritating plants, insects and animals. Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to –15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow.

During the winter months the workweek is normally 5/8-hour days. During the summer months the workweeks may be changed to 4/10-hour days. The scheduling of the 5/8 days or the 4/10 days is at the discretion of the District Management. Incumbent may be scheduled to work the night shift as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor.

May 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.

Personal safety requirements…