Caltrans Equipment Operator Ii

Apply for CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II at Caltrans District 3 (also considering Caltrans Equipment Operator I). Salary: $4,883.00 – $6,127.00 per month. Final filing date: 1/11/2026.

Application Methods: Electronic (using your Cal Career account), by mail, drop‑off, print job, save job.

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 performs storm‑water related maintenance throughout the District, including cleaning and maintaining all types of drains, sweeping highways, and mitigating erosion. The incumbent may be required to act as both laborer and operator.

Eligibility may be determined by score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator II/I exam. Candidates who are not currently eligible must be on the state examination list. For exam information, please visit  and search by typing in the classification title.

Position located at 1250 Spruce St., Bishop, Inyo County. The incumbent will work in extreme conditions such as heat up to 120°F, cold to
-15°F, wind, rain, sleet, snow, confined spaces, and may work the night shift during winter months. Overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be required during storms or emergencies.

• Classified as CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II or CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I.
• Valid California Driver’s License (CDL). For CEO II: valid unrestricted Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement and current DMV medical. For CEO I: valid unrestricted Class B CDL with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement and DMV medical.
• Drug screening must be passed prior to hiring.

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

• State Examination/Employment Application STD 678 (electronic or paper).
• Resume (optional).

View the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California at

Human Resources Contact: Laura Laurent, ,
Hiring Unit Contact: Liliana Guzman, ,
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, ,

California is an equal‑opportunity employer. See  for full policy statement.