Become a Caltrans Equipment Operator II

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  Benefits Eligible

The classes in this series are used to perform a wide variety of laboring and equipment operation functions necessary to maintain California highways, bridges, landscaping, and roadside rests.

May be required to work rotating or irregular shifts including weekends; may require work at considerable elevations over land or water from a swinging stage or platform (scaffolding); may require the safe installation and movement of scaffolding; and may oversee the work of a group of non-State workers or community service workers.

Caltrans Equipment Operator II

Incumbents operate vehicles requiring a Class A commercial driver license with a tank vehicle endorsement and operate and service specified equipment used in highway maintenance, structures maintenance, emergency service, landscape, or construction. When not operating the specified equipment, may perform any of the duties outlined under Caltrans Equipment Operator I, Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker, or Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker; and do other related work.

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$4,741 - $5,949 Base Salary (paid every month)

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHRExternal Link website and the CalPERSExternal Link website. 

Minimum Qualifications

All classes in the series require possession of a valid and unrestricted driver license with the endorsements indicated. 

Specific classes of license required are:

Classification License Endorsements

Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker C None

Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker C None 

Caltrans Equipment Operator I B N (Tank Vehicle) 

Caltrans Equipment Operator II A N (Tank Vehicle) 

Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead worker B N (Tank Vehicle) 

Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Lead worker B N (Tank Vehicle) 

Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor C None

One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Caltrans Equipment Operator I.

Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker, Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker, or Tree Maintenance Worker.

Either

l. Three years of experience in the California Department of Transportation performing the duties of a Service Assistant (Maintenance) including training in and operation of heavy or complex maintenance or construction equipment. (or)

2. Two years of experience within the last five years (this time limitation is extended for a period equivalent to that spent in recognized military service during the last five years) in operating highway, structure, emergency service, landscape, or construction equipment. (or)

3. Possession of certification as a Heavy Equipment Operator Technician from a college or university accredited by the California Superintendent of Public Instruction, or a college or university approved by the Bureau on Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, under the provisions of California Education Code Chapter 3, Part 59, Division 10.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Operation and care of automotive equipment including light trucks; minor construction, repair, and maintenance work; and basic safe work practices to protect their own safety and health and that of others. Provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicles; regulations and safety practices; highway or structure maintenance procedures; highway, structure, emergency service, or landscape maintenance and construction equipment including operation, servicing, minor adjustment, and emergency repairs to such equipment; the safety and health policies and procedures contained in the Department's Injury and Illness Prevention Program; and knowledge of basic safe work practices. Provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicles; regulations and safety practices pertaining to highway emergency services; fire suppression techniques; emergency first aid; familiarization with various highway, structure, emergency service, or landscape maintenance and construction equipment including operation, servicing, minor adjustment, and emergency repairs to such equipment; the safety and health policies and procedures contained in the Department's Injury and Illness Prevention Program; and knowledge of basic safe work practices.

Operating a variety of complex or heavy maintenance equipment and making minor adjustments and emergency repairs to such equipment.

Communicate and follow directions at a level required for successful job performance; do heavy manual labor; and keep records. Assist in work relating to the maintenance of highway, structure, and landscaped areas.

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