Caltrans Equipment Operator

Position: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Job Posting: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Department of Transportation

$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: 11/6/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor or guidance of a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead worker, the Caltrans Equipment Operator I operates, maintains, and repairs various maintenance and landscape equipment; performs general laboring tasks associated with the landscape of the State Highway System. 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.

Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview.

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  and search by typing in the classification title.

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

Working Conditions

Positions located throughout Orange County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The employee will be based at a Maintenance Station in a climate-controlled environment under artificial lights, but most of the duties and time will be spent outdoors operating equipment and/or performing manual labor. Weather conditions vary from a cold, windy and wet winter climate to a very hot and dry summer climate. May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, hot materials, chemicals, loud noises, inclement weather, steep uneven and/or unstable terrain, fast moving traffic, and/or extreme temperatures.

May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time. May be exposed/put in stressful situations. Will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear in good condition, and must wear provided Personal Protective Safety Equipment including but not limited to: shirts and/or vests, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, face shields, respirators, ear plugs, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary.

The incumbent will be required to travel extensively throughout the assigned area and may be required to travel and work in other areas in the District.

Minimum Requirements

• CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536870

Position #:

-918

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.

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

Orange 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.

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