Caltrans Equipment Operator II; consider Caltrans Equipment Operator

Job Posting

Caltrans Equipment Operator II (will consider a Caltrans Equipment Operator I). Department of Transportation. JC-503284. Salary $4,883.00 – $6,127.00 per month. Final Filing Date 1/11/2026.

• Operate special storm water equipment under direction of the Maintenance Storm Water Supervisor.
• Perform storm water maintenance activities in the District: clean and maintain drains, sweep highways, mitigate erosion.
• Act as both laborer and operator as required.
• Work in varied conditions: heat up to 120°F, cold to –15°F, winter storms, summer thunderstorms; may work confined spaces.
• May be scheduled for night shift November–April and overtime.

• Valid California Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement and current DMV medical.
• Pass the Caltrans Equipment Operator II/I exam and be on the state examination list.
• Current resident of California and meet classification eligibility (lateral transfer, reinstatement, SROA, surplus, training).
• Drug screening required.
• Must provide official transcripts or copies of degrees for education qualifications.

Location:

1250 Spruce St., Bishop, Inyo County. 4/10 work schedule, contingent schedule changes. Night shift schedule November–April. Work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, sleet, snow; work confined spaces; may work weekends and holidays.

Submit application through Cal Career (STD 678) by 1/11/2026. Include current examination/Employment Application and required documents. Hard copy accepted; mailing address provided. For questions, contact Human Resources.

Human Resources Contact:
Laura Laurent, ,  Hiring Unit Contact:
Liliana Guzman,
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The State of California is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws.