CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor (CMS) or the guidance of a Leadworker, the Caltrans Equipment Operator II (CEO II ) operates equipment and tools, and performs duties such as, paving, pot-holing, and crack-sealing; drain and ditch cleaning, sign and delineation installation, maintenance and repair; brush and tree trimming; fence and guardrail repair and other related duties. Incumbent operates vehicles requiring a valid and unrestricted Class A commercial driver's license with a tank (N) vehicle endorsement; operates and services 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 Highway Maintenance Worker, Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker, or Caltrans Equipment Operator I; and performs other related work. May be loaned to another crew and required to work overtime, rotating or irregular shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, and is expected to respond to emergency calls. The position may require out-of-town travel, usually in week-long increments. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

PARF# 11-5-1093 / JC-477482

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.

This advertisement is posted as until filled. Applications will be reviewed on the 1st business day of each month, and selections can be made. However, the job control will remain open until the vacancy is filled. If a selection is not made, applications submitted after the cut-off date will be reviewed and may be considered for the position.

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

Working Conditions

Position(s) located in District 11/Maintenance Division/Multiple Crews in East and West of San Diego County.

Most work is done outdoors, where incumbent shall be exposed to dust, wind, exhaust fumes, noise, uneven surfaces, extremes of heat and cold, inclement weather and moving traffic. Incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises, irritating plants, insects and animals.

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-477482

Position #(s):

911-700-6286-XXX

Working Title:

CEO II

Classification:

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

$4,741.00 - $5,949.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

San Diego County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

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. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

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.
• Incumbent operates vehicles requiring a valid and unrestricted Class A commercial driver's license with a tank (N) vehicle endorsement.

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

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: Until Filled

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

California Department of Transportation

Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact JC-477482

1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Transportation

California Department of Transportation

Caltrans DHR Contact JC-477482

1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana, CA 92705

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:

• 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

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

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:

Sandra Byrum

(279) 234-2423

sandra.byrum@dot.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Amanda Ciriza

(619) 572-8534

D11.EastWest.Maintenance.Jobs@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