Caltrans Equipment Operator II

Sacramento, California

Employer: Transforce
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Job Description and Duties

Will Consider Caltrans Equipment Operator I.

Under the direction of a CT Maintenance Supervisor, Lead worker or other qualified crew member, the CT Equipment Operator II operates a variety of maintenance, construction and landscape equipment requiring a class A commercial driver's license with tank vehicle (N) endorsement while inspecting, repairing and maintaining the District's Guard Rail system. The incumbent will work with a crew that travels extensively throughout the district and will work out of town. The incumbent will be expected to respond to emergency call-outs, may be required to work overtime including nights and weekends, may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, may be loaned to other cost centers to help during storm events and other natural disasters and with normal maintenance operations.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator II/I 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 click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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.

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PARF# 09-5-123 / JC- 450880

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 320 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Tehachapi, Inyo County.

Required to work in a wide range of sometimes-extreme conditions, such as heat, cold, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. This includes heat up to 120 degrees and cold temperatures to -15 degrees.

The incumbent will be on the 4/10 work schedule. Please note that the schedule may change at the discretion of the District Management and/or Supervisor. Incumbent may be scheduled to work the night shift during the months of November, December, January, February, March, and April or as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor. May be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State to work overtime. The incumbent will be expected to respond to emergency call-outs, may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, may be loaned to other cost centers to help during storm events and other natural disasters and with normal maintenance operations.

The incumbent will be required to travel extensively through the assigned area and may be required to travel to and work in other areas in the district.

For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Caltrans Equipment Operator II, please contact Liliana Guzman at (760) 874-8853 or email Liliana.guzman@dot.ca.gov.

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
  • CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
Additional Documents
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-450880

Position #(s):

909-610-6286-XXX

Working Title:

Caltrans EquipmentOperator II, will consider a Caltrans Equipment Operator I

Classification:

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

$4,741.00 - $5,949.00

Shall Consider:

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

$4,438.00 - $5,544.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Inyo County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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:

Director's EEO Policy:

Director's EEO Policy 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 be passed prior to being hired.
  • CEO II- Valid and unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver's License with tank endorsement and current valid DMV medical.
  • CEO I- Valid and unrestricted Class B Commercial Driver's License with tank endorsement and current valid DMV medical.
This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

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 of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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: 10/8/2024

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 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

N/A

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

Drop-Off Address

Caltrans DHR Contact

Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS

1727 30th Street, MS 90

Sacramento, CA 95816

Closed on weekends and State holidays.

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: