Equipment Operator Ii
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Transportation
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), 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 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.
Position Details- Job Code #: JC-508055
- Position #(s):
-918 - Working Title:
CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
- Salary: $4,883.00 - $6,127.00
- New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
- # of Positions:
Multiple - Work Location:
Shasta County - Telework:
In Office - Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
- Facility:
California Department of Transportation - 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.
- Department Website:
- Director’s EEO Policy:
Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor in Special Crews, the incumbent operates equipment identified as Category 1 and Category 2 used by assigned unit, and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway and landscape maintenance work. May work with other crews. Required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department.
Must possess a valid Class A driver’s license with Tank endorsement. This position is represented under collective bargaining.
This is a designated travel crew and works out of town on a per diem basis up to 80% of the year.
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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.
PARF 02-26-0008 / JC 508055
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements- 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 to be passed prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation to be cleared 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 Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number…
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