CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

State of California•Sacramento, CA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor (CMS) or designee, incumbent operates equipment identified as Category 1 and Category 2 used by the assigned unit. Works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work. When not operating equipment, accomplish tasks normally performed by the assigned unit including but not limited to paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, pavement patching, repair or replacement of guide markers, signs, fence and guardrail, clean culverts, traffic control, litter removal, maintenance of roadside rest areas and any other duty that would be done by an Operator 1, Highway Maintenance Worker or Landscape Maintenance Worker. Equipment Care/Record Keeping: cleans, makes minor repairs and services equipment. Keeps records of time reporting, equipment pre-op/post-op, material use and other pertinent records. For more information about District 1, view here: https://youtu.be/KL60isfvi1s Please ensure all work experience listed on your application is filled out completely and as thoroughly as possible. Applications received without detailed work experience reflected may be disqualified from further consideration. Only work experience listed on the application (STD 678) will be considered. Notations on the application to "see attached" or "see resume" are not acceptable. This position is a Limited Term position with the option to go permanent. PARF# 01-6-143 / JC-500223 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Valid California Drivers License (CDL).
Pass a Drug Screening prior to being hired.
Valid unrestricted Class A commercial driver's license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Materials, methods, and equipment used in bridge, sweeping and culvert cleaning.
Perform heavy manual labor, follow oral and written directions.
Works in close cooperation with crew members, other branches, maintenance crews, other state agencies, city and county agencies, and the general public.
Possession of a valid Class A California Commercial Driver License with a minimum of tank endorsement. Hazardous materials endorsement is desirable.
Ability to work safely around high-density traffic.
Ability to work effectively alone or with others.
Must be able to analyze various work situations accurately and make sound decisions
May work irregular shifts, nights, or weekends as required.
Much of this position is labor intensive. Incumbent must have physical ability to react quickly to errant motorist and do strenuous hand and mechanical labor.

Responsibilities

Operates equipment identified as Category 1 and Category 2 used by the assigned unit.
Works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work.
Paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, pavement patching
Repair or replacement of guide markers, signs, fence and guardrail
Clean culverts, traffic control, litter removal, maintenance of roadside rest areas
Cleans, makes minor repairs and services equipment.
Keeps records of time reporting, equipment pre-op/post-op, material use and other pertinent records.

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