Job Description

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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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.

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.

Benefits

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

Important Application Instructions

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-477482), PARF# 11-5-1093 and title of the position (Caltrans Equipment Operator II) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.  Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Night shift, Rotating shift,

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