Equipment Operator Ii

Base Pay Range

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• Job Code #: JC-503284
• Position #(s): -XXX
• Working Title: Caltrans Equipment Operator II (will consider a Caltrans Equipment Operator I)
• Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
• Salary Range: $4,883.00 – $6,127.00
• Alternate Range: $4,571.00 – $5,710.00 (Caltrans Equipment Operator I)
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Inyo County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Department Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
• Department Vision: A thriving and connected California.
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• Director’s EEO Policy URL:

Working under the direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Storm Water Supervisor, the incumbent works with and operates special types of equipment in the District Storm Water Crew. This crew is responsible for performing most storm water related maintenance activities throughout the District. These activities include cleaning and maintaining all types of drains. The crew is also responsible for sweeping highways and mitigating erosion throughout the District’s maintenance area.

There may be occasions while working in this program where the incumbent will be required to act as both laborer and operator.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator II/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.

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.

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Additional information is available in the Duty Statement.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a drug screen to be passed prior to being hired.
• CEO II:
  Requires a valid unrestricted Class A commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement, and current valid DMV medical.
• CEO I:
  Requires a valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement, and valid DMV medical.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 1/11/2026.

Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if…