Equipment Operator Ii

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.

Job Code: JC-524689

Position #(s): -XXX

Working Title: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Salary Range: $4,883.00 - $6,127.00

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Shasta County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: California Department of Transportation

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 w/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.

• Valid California Driver's License (CDL) with required endorsements; provide CDL number, class, expiration date, and any restrictions.
• Drug Screen must be passed prior to being hired.
• Background Investigation cleared prior to being hired.
• Valid 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. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree. Please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or  for evaluation agencies. Redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Final Filing Date: 7/24/2026.

Who May Apply:
Individuals 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 (attach letter if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; other candidates may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered.

How To Apply:

Complete the Examination/Employment Application STD 678 and required documents through Cal Career Account at  Hard copy applications may be submitted to the address on file or dropped off at the Caltrans DHR Contact address. Mailing address:
Department of Transportation, California Department of Transportation, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA . Drop‑off address: 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.

Required Application Package Documents:
Current State Examination/Employment Application STD 678 (or electronic equivalent). Include all experience and education related to the Minimum Qualifications. Resume is optional. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact. Directed EEO contact listed on the job posting.