Caltrans Equipment Operator Ii

Job Title

Caltrans Equipment Operator II (CEO II)

$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.

Department of Transportation, Caltrans

Alpine County – 20 Schneider Cow Camp Road, Kirkwood, CA 95646 and 18935 Hwy 88, Markleeville, CA 96120 Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

• May be exposed to loud noise, dust, chemicals, extreme weather, great heights, confined spaces, uneven & unstable terrain, and vehicle traffic.
• Required to wear all personal protective equipment and follow all policies and procedures.
• Work rotating or irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays, overtime, and after‑hour emergencies.

• Operate and service heavy equipment requiring a Class A commercial driver’s license with tank (N) endorsement under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform highway, structures, construction, and landscape maintenance work.
• When not operating specific equipment, perform duties outlined for Caltrans Equipment Operator I, Highway or Landscape Maintenance Worker, and other related highway maintenance tasks.
• Maintain knowledge of all mandated safety training, policies, and standards; comply with departmental training and safe work practice requirements.
• May be assigned to other operations units or geographic areas as needed.
• Overnight travel out of town up to 80% of the time may be required.

• Eligibility determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator II examination; must be on the California state examination list.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a valid unrestricted Class A commercial driver’s license with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
• Must pass a drug screening prior to hire.
• Minimum qualifications listed in the Classification Specification must be met (education, license, or certificate).
• Applicants must provide unofficial transcripts/diplomas or equivalency evaluations for foreign credentials.

• Valid California CDL (CDL number, class, expiration date, endorsements, restrictions).
• Drug screening required prior to hire.
• Valid unrestricted Class A commercial driver’s license with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.

Final Filing Date: 1/28/2026

Application Methods:

• Electronic – Cal Career Account
• By Mail
• Drop‑off
• Print Job
• Save Job

Required Documentation:

• State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) – electronic or hard copy.
• Résumé (optional).
• Official or unofficial transcripts/diplomas; foreign equivalency evaluations if applicable.
• Other documents as listed in the required application package checklist.

Application instructions and survey links:

to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Equal Opportunity Employer – The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace;

any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective.

• Human Resources Contact: Asia Cha, (209) 693‑3987,
• Hiring Unit Contact: Amber Burton, (209) 232‑0220,
• EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368‑3367,
• California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice) – TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
• Department Website:
• Director’s EEO Policy:

Caltrans Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.