Equipment Operator Ii

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

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$4,883.00 - $6,127.00

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.

• Job Code: JC-502796
• Position #:
  
  -918
• Working Title:
  
  CEO II - Complete Streets Crew
• Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
• Salary: $4,883.00 - $6,127.00
• # of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  San Diego County
• Telework:
  In Office
• Job Type: 12‑Month Limited Term - Full Time
• Department:
  Caltrans – Improving lives and communities through transportation. Vision: A thriving and connected California. Workforce diversity. Department Website:  Director’s EEO Policy:

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Complete Streets Supervisor, the incumbent must retain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License and will operate equipment, construction machinery, vehicles and tools. The incumbent will perform labor‑intensive work during emergency operations and work associated with maintaining the state highway system specializing in Complete Streets (sidewalk, crosswalk, and bike ways) facilities, including performing field site inventory evaluation and condition assessment of Complete Streets facilities.

The incumbent may travel to remove locations and stay overnight to meet department needs.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by the CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II exam score. Candidates without current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment must be on the state examination list. Unofficial transcripts, diplomas, degrees, foreign qualifications, and equivalency reports may be required. Birthdates and social security numbers must be redacted.

• Position requires a drug screening to be passed prior to hiring.
• A valid, unrestricted Class A commercial driver's license with tank vehicle (N) endorsement is required while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system.
• 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, 1/15/2026, to be considered. Application packages may be submitted electronically through a Cal Career Account at  or via hard copy to the following address:

Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-502796
1750

E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Drop‑off is also available at the same address. Closed on weekends and State holidays, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

The following items are required with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items in a timely manner may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at  All experience and education relating to the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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