Caltrans Equipment Operator II

Job Posting: CEO II (PI) Boulevard Travelway Crew

Department of Transportation

JC-487634 - CEO II (PI) Boulevard Travelway Crew
CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Final Filing Date: 8/21/2025

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor (CMS) or the guidance of a Lead worker, the Caltrans Equipment Operator II (CEO II ) operates equipment and tools, and performs duties such as, paving, pot-holing, and crack-sealing; drain and ditch cleaning, sign and delineation installation, maintenance and repair; brush and tree trimming; fence and guardrail repair and other related duties. Incumbent operates vehicles requiring a valid and unrestricted Class A commercial driver’s license with a tank (N) vehicle endorsement;

operates and services specified equipment used in highway maintenance, structures maintenance, emergency service, landscape, or construction. When not operating the specified equipment, may perform any of the duties outlined under Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker, Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker, or Caltrans Equipment Operator I; and performs other related work. May be loaned to another crew and required to work overtime, rotating or irregular shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, and is expected to respond to emergency calls.

The position may require out-of-town travel, usually in week-long increments. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

PARF# 11-6-1028 / JC-487634

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.

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.

Permanent, intermittent positions and are not subject to Post and Bid. A permanent, intermittent employee may work up to 1,500 hours in any 12 consecutive months. The number of hours and schedule of work shall be determined based upon the operational needs of each department.

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Working Conditions

Position located in District 11 Maintenance / Maintenance in San Diego County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Most work is done outdoors, where incumbent shall be exposed to dust, wind, exhaust fumes, noise, uneven surfaces, extremes of heat and cold, inclement weather and moving traffic. Incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises, irritating plants, insects and animals.

Personal safety requirements include but are not limited to:

• Appropriate footwear such as serviceable leather shoes or boots, specifically fabricated for use in highway maintenance and/or construction environments, in good and sturdy condition must be worn.
• Either long or short-sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.
• Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.
• Provided safety gear such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required…