CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Equipment Operator II performs a wide variety of laboring and equipment operation functions necessary to maintain California highways, bridges, landscaping, and roadside rests. Depending on the workload, incumbent may be required to work under other supervisors and work units. The incumbent will 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 equipment, may perform any of the duties outlined under the Caltrans Equipment Operator I, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker or the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker; and do other related work.
Requirements
- Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator II/I exam.
- Must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.
- Must possess an unrestricted valid Class A driver's license with N (Tank Vehicle) endorsement.
- Must pass a Drug Screening prior to being hired.
- Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of how to operate large vehicle equipment such as dump trucks, front loaders, mowers, and striper trucks in various weather and road conditions to transport materials and equipment to and from the job site
- Knowledge of methods used in maintaining and repairing roadways
- Knowledge of the proper use of personal protective equipment such as gloves, hard hats, safety vests, and safety eye wear to ensure the safety of oneself while performing work tasks
- Knowledge of the installation and repair of sprinkler systems such as control valves, controllers, sprinkler head, pipes, and flow sensors to ensure landscapes are properly watered
- Knowledge of the California Vehicle Code provisions as it pertains to the loading and operation of motor vehicles and rules and regulations pertaining to highway maintenance practices
- Ability to take basic measurements to determine dimensions
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment such as ladders, dollies, hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, shears, loppers, tree saws, and wheel barrows
- Ability to properly and safely use various gasoline powered tools such as chain saws, leaf blowers, pole saw, hand held augers, and string trimmer
- Ability to work safely around high-density traffic
- Ability to work effectively alone or with others
- Ability to analyze various work situations accurately and make sound decisions
Responsibilities
- Operate vehicles requiring a Class A commercial driver license with a tank vehicle endorsement
- Operate and service specified equipment used in highway maintenance, structures maintenance, emergency service, landscape, or construction
- Perform duties outlined under the Caltrans Equipment Operator I, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker or the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
