Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, 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 maintenance work. May work with other crews. May be required to work overtime 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. An official State Application signed & dated is required & subject to screening. Applicant must have passed the exam & be reachable on the current list for this classification. Operates Category 1 and Category 2 equipment used by the assigned unit. The incumbent will operate end-dump trucks from 2 to 10 cu. yards, with either automatic or manual transmission, and equipped with snow plows and sanders; may also operate front-end loaders, motor graders, snow blowers, equipment trailers, rear & side flail mowers, slope mowers and other related vehicles while performing stated duties. Accomplishes tasks normally performed by the assigned unit, such as 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 rest areas and state buildings / facilities, and any other duties that would normally be assigned to a Highway Maintenance Worker or Landscape Maintenance Worker.

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. The Caltrans Equipment Operator II Exam is located here: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=9PB20

PARF# 02-4-120 / JC-430238

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions
Position is located in Quincy, CA.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to -15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. During the winter months the workweek is normally 5/8-hour days. During the summer months the workweeks may be changed to 4/10-hour days. The scheduling of the 5/8 days or the 4/10 days is at the discretion of the District Management and pursuant to operational needs. Required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State.

Personal safety requirements include:

Work boots, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection.

Either long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.

Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.

Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses; hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, and/or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department.

Some crews are designated travel crews and work out of town on a per diem basis up to 80% of the year.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-430238

Position #(s):
902-672-6286-XXX

Working Title:
CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Classification:
CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II $4,741.00 - $5,720.00

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
Plumas County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
California Department of Transportation

Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf

Director's EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director's EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
• Employee will operate vehicles requiring a Class A commercial driver's license with tank vehicle endorsement and operate and service specified equipment used in highway maintenance, structure maintenance, emergency service, landscape or construction.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/12/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.

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 to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento , CA 95816

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made 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.

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Salvador Cardiel
(916) 491-0923
salvador.cardiel.jr@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Lisa Ciapponi
(530) 225-3050
lisa.ciapponi@dot.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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 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.