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CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Department of Transportation
San Luis, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Equipment Operator II is responsible for operating and servicing highway maintenance, landscape or construction equipment (identified as category A & B by Caltrans) at least 50% or more of the time. Incumbent may be assigned to perform non-equipment operation duties as part of their normal assignments. Operate Class I and Class II equipment used by the assigned unit. When not operating the specified equipment, accomplish tasks normally performed by the assigned unit. Such tasks may include, but are not limited to: 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 rests, and any other duties that would normally be assigned to a Highway Maintenance Worker or Landscape Maintenance Worker.

PARF# 05-26-0194 / JC-517248

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 click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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

Position located at 3130 CA-46, Cambria, San Luis Obispo County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent can be expected to be outside much of the time in all kinds of weather. Maybe subject to not only sunburn, poison oak, snake and insect bites, but loud noises, dust and chemicals. In addition the job is hazardous because it is performed in the roadway itself or next to it, where workers are exposed to vehicular traffic. There is also a possibility of injury by working with and around heavy equipment. The incumbent may/will be exposed to loud noise, dust, chemicals, hot material, extreme weather conditions and great heights. Incumbents work hours currently are a 4/10 shift: 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday with Fridays and Saturdays, Sundays off. To help the Department with scheduling the incumbent will be required to work other work shifts, such as 9/80’s or a regular 5/40 shift or night or weekend work. The area will include all of District 5. Will require overnight stay up to 75% of the time in various locations throughout the district and other locations outside of the district. Will be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including nights, and in emergency stressful situations caused by emergencies, storms, floods or disasters. Almost all of the normal work done by these crews is on the travel way with exposure to fast vehicular traffic most of the time.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-517248
Position #(s):
905-630-6286-057
Working Title:
Caltrans Equipment Operator II
Classification:
CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
$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:
San Luis Obispo County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
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: www.dot.ca.gov

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
  • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed 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 a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org.  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Salary : $58,596 - $73,524

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