CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, and functional direction of a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, the incumbent operates equipment identified as but not limited to: Passenger Vehicles, Mini to 3/4-Ton Pickups, Vans, and 3/4-Ton Utility Bodies;1-Ton and Up trucks including two axle and three axle dump trucks; Construction Equipment: Mowers, Graders, Tractors, Loaders, Excavators, Backhoes, fork lifts; Snow removal specialty equipment: plows, plows with wings and blowers used by assigned unit, and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to snow removal and highway maintenance work. In his/her absence, a Caltrans Maintenance Leadworker or other qualified person may be in charge. There are times when incumbent may work for other Supervisors and/or work units, as workload requires. Will receive some training from other members of the crew. Must possess a valid Class A drivers license with tank endorsement.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid Class A drivers license with tank endorsement.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Must have knowledge of materials, methods, equipment, and tools used in highway maintenance and construction; provisions of the California Vehicle Code as it pertains to the loading and operation of motor vehicles; and rules and regulations pertaining to highway maintenance practices.
- Possession of a valid Class A California Commercial Driver License with a minimum of tank endorsement. Highly desirable to also possess a hazardous material endorsement.
- Ability to work safely around high-density traffic.
- Ability to work effectively alone or with others.
Responsibilities
- Operates equipment identified as but not limited to: Passenger Vehicles, Mini to 3/4-Ton Pickups, Vans, and 3/4-Ton Utility Bodies;1-Ton and Up trucks including two axle and three axle dump trucks; Construction Equipment: Mowers, Graders, Tractors, Loaders, Excavators, Backhoes, fork lifts; Snow removal specialty equipment: plows, plows with wings and blowers used by assigned unit
- Works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to snow removal and highway maintenance work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-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
