CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

State of California•Santa Ana, CA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Equipment Operator II (CEO II) operates heavy equipment requiring a valid, unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver's License with a minimum of tank endorsement used by assigned unit. The incumbent may work individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work; paving, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, removes brush/undergrowth from highway right of way, pavement patching, repair or replacement of guide markers, signs, fence, guardrail, clean culverts, traffic control, litter pick up, maintenance of roadside rests, graffiti removal, makes minor repairs to and cleans signs and markers. The incumbent may be assigned as a dedicated operator on specialty equipment. In the absence of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor or a Caltrans Maintenance Leadworker, other qualified person may be in charge. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends; may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

Requirements

Valid unrestricted class "A" driver's license with Tanker Endorsement.
Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator II exam.
Must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.
Appropriate footwear, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn.
Either long or short-sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.
Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.
Provided safety gear such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirators, chaps,or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department, including hazmat conditions and/or incidents when required.

Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment requiring a valid, unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver's License with a minimum of tank endorsement used by assigned unit.
Work individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work; paving, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, removes brush/undergrowth from highway right of way, pavement patching, repair or replacement of guide markers, signs, fence, guardrail, clean culverts, traffic control, litter pick up, maintenance of roadside rests, graffiti removal, makes minor repairs to and cleans signs and markers.
Assigned as a dedicated operator on specialty equipment.
In the absence of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor or a Caltrans Maintenance Leadworker, other qualified person may be in charge.
Required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends; may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls.
May be loaned to other cost centers.