Caltrans Equipment Operator Ii

Job Title

Incumbent assists with various District-wide bridge and culvert maintenance, cleaning, and repair.

Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor and lead guidance from a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead worker, incumbent assists with various District-wide bridge and culvert maintenance, cleaning, and repair. Assignments will require incumbent to work from a harness and platforms at elevated heights. Works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work. Must have knowledge of basic safe work practices and the provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicles, servicing, minor adjustments, and emergency repairs to equipment.

50% of the time may be mandated to work out of town on 'per diem'. Incumbent will also be working with other crews, when needed. Required to possess a valid Class A driver's license with Tank endorsement;
Hazardous Materials endorsement is desirable.

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.

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