Caltrans Equipment Operator Ii

Job Posting:
Caltrans Equipment Operator II

Department of Transportation

JC‑502692

Salary: $4,883.00 - $6,127.00 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: 1/28/2026

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Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Equipment Operator II (CEO II) will operate and service vehicles requiring a Class A commercial driver’s license with tank (N) endorsement, and perform work related to highway maintenance, structures maintenance, construction, and landscape maintenance. When not operating the specified equipment, the Equipment Operator II may perform any of the duties outlined under Caltrans Equipment Operator I, Caltrans Highway or Landscape Maintenance Worker, and perform other related highway maintenance work.

The CEO II maintains knowledge of all current mandated and applicable safety training and standards, policies, practices, directives, and expectations, and complies with all departmental training and safe work practice requirements. The CEO II may be assigned to other operations units and/or geographical areas as operations needs dictate. Overnight travel out of town up to 80 percent of the time may be required to meet operational needs.

PARF 10-6-206 / JC‑502692

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.

Permanent, intermittent positions 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.

Positions are located at the following locations:

• 154 Monte Verda Street, Altaville, Ca 95221, Calaveras County.
• 5507 Meko Drive, Camp Connell, Ca 95223, Calaveras County.

May be exposed to and work in loud noise, dust, chemicals, extreme weather conditions, great heights, confined spaces, uneven and unstable terrain, and next to vehicle traffic. Will be required to wear all personal protective equipment and follow all policies, and procedures. Will be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays, overtime, and be able to respond to after‑hour emergencies.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your 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.
• The position(s) require(s) a valid unrestricted Class A commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

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 available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered…