Equipment Operator Ii

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II (Caltrans)

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4,883.00 - 6,127.00

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It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

• Job Code #: JC-503294
• Position #(s):
  
  -XXX
• Working Title:
  
  Caltrans Equipment Operator II
• Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
• # of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  Monterey County
• Telework:
  In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Department:
  Caltrans Mission:
  Improving lives and communities through transportation. Vision: A thriving and connected California. Department Website:

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Equipment Operator II is responsible for operating and servicing highway maintenance, landscape or construction equipment (identified as category A & B by Caltrans) at least 50% of the time. Incumbent may be assigned to perform non‑equipment operation duties as part of their normal assignments. Operate Class I and Class II equipment used by the assigned unit.

When not operating the specified equipment, accomplish tasks normally performed by the assigned unit. Such tasks may include, but are not limited to: paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, pavement patching, repair or replacement of guide markers, signs, fence, guardrail, clean culverts, traffic control, litter pick up, maintenance of roadside rests, and any other duties that would normally be assigned to a Highway Maintenance Worker or Landscape Maintenance Worker.

Translation services available upon request.

• The position requires a valid California Driver’s 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 requires a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• Must possess a valid unrestricted Class A driver license with a Tank "N" Endorsement.

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 available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How to Apply:

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application STD 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted electronically via your Cal Career Account at  If submitting by hard copy, include a completed copy of the…