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Caltrans Equipment Operator II position in Monterey, CA. The role operates and services highway maintenance, landscape or construction equipment (categories A & B by Caltrans) at least 50% of the time. May be assigned to perform non-equipment duties as part of normal assignments. Location: Monterey; may be placed on the Monterey Maintenance Crew or the Monterey Guardrail Crew. Translation services available upon request. Base pay range
$4,883.00 - $6,127.00 Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective. Position Details Job Code #: JC-493330 Position #(s): 905-610-6286-XXX Working Title: Caltrans Equipment Operator II Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II Salary: $4,883.00 - $6,127.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Number of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Monterey County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is diverse and contributes to organizational success. Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Equipment Operator II is responsible for operating and servicing highway maintenance, landscape or construction equipment (categories A & B) at least 50% of the time. Incumbent may be assigned to perform non-equipment operation duties as part of their normal assignments. Operate Class I and Class II equipment used by the assigned unit. When not operating the specified equipment, accomplish tasks normally performed by the assigned unit. Such tasks may include paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, pavement patching, repair or replacement of guide markers, signs, fence, guardrail, clean culverts, traffic control, litter pickup, maintenance of roadside rests, and other duties typically assigned to Highway Maintenance or Landscape Maintenance Workers. Position is located in Monterey and may be placed on the Monterey Maintenance Crew or the Monterey Guardrail Crew. Application process details and eligibility information are provided below. Special Requirements The position requires a Drug Screening prior to hire and a valid unrestricted Class A commercial driver’s license with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating state-owned or leased vehicles. Minimum Qualifications and Documentation Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview/appointment. If basing eligibility on education, provide unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Foreign transcripts/degrees require U.S. equivalency evaluation. Visit the following for evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Redact birthdates and social security numbers. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Final Filing Date: 11/15/2025. Apply electronically at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Hard-copy submissions may be mailed or dropped off as indicated in the posting. Who May Apply Details on eligibility include current classification, lateral transfer eligibility, reinstatement, list eligibility, LEAP eligibility, or SROA/Surplus status. SROA and Surplus candidates receive priority; other candidates may be considered if no SROA/Surplus candidates apply. How To Apply Submit the Application Package (STD 678) and required documents via CalCareers.ca.gov. If submitting by hard copy, include the Application Package listing. Mailing address and drop-off locations are provided in the posting. Closed on weekends and state holidays. Normal business hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM. Required Application Package Documents The following items are required with your application: current version of STD Form 678 or electronic State Employment Application; include all experience and education relevant to the Minimum Qualifications. Resume is optional. Seniorit y level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
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Caltrans Equipment Operator II position in Monterey, CA. The role operates and services highway maintenance, landscape or construction equipment (categories A & B by Caltrans) at least 50% of the time. May be assigned to perform non-equipment duties as part of normal assignments. Location: Monterey; may be placed on the Monterey Maintenance Crew or the Monterey Guardrail Crew. Translation services available upon request. Base pay range
$4,883.00 - $6,127.00 Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective. Position Details Job Code #: JC-493330 Position #(s): 905-610-6286-XXX Working Title: Caltrans Equipment Operator II Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II Salary: $4,883.00 - $6,127.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Number of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Monterey County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is diverse and contributes to organizational success. Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Equipment Operator II is responsible for operating and servicing highway maintenance, landscape or construction equipment (categories A & B) at least 50% of the time. Incumbent may be assigned to perform non-equipment operation duties as part of their normal assignments. Operate Class I and Class II equipment used by the assigned unit. When not operating the specified equipment, accomplish tasks normally performed by the assigned unit. Such tasks may include paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, pavement patching, repair or replacement of guide markers, signs, fence, guardrail, clean culverts, traffic control, litter pickup, maintenance of roadside rests, and other duties typically assigned to Highway Maintenance or Landscape Maintenance Workers. Position is located in Monterey and may be placed on the Monterey Maintenance Crew or the Monterey Guardrail Crew. Application process details and eligibility information are provided below. Special Requirements The position requires a Drug Screening prior to hire and a valid unrestricted Class A commercial driver’s license with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating state-owned or leased vehicles. Minimum Qualifications and Documentation Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview/appointment. If basing eligibility on education, provide unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Foreign transcripts/degrees require U.S. equivalency evaluation. Visit the following for evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Redact birthdates and social security numbers. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Final Filing Date: 11/15/2025. Apply electronically at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Hard-copy submissions may be mailed or dropped off as indicated in the posting. Who May Apply Details on eligibility include current classification, lateral transfer eligibility, reinstatement, list eligibility, LEAP eligibility, or SROA/Surplus status. SROA and Surplus candidates receive priority; other candidates may be considered if no SROA/Surplus candidates apply. How To Apply Submit the Application Package (STD 678) and required documents via CalCareers.ca.gov. If submitting by hard copy, include the Application Package listing. Mailing address and drop-off locations are provided in the posting. Closed on weekends and state holidays. Normal business hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM. Required Application Package Documents The following items are required with your application: current version of STD Form 678 or electronic State Employment Application; include all experience and education relevant to the Minimum Qualifications. Resume is optional. Seniorit y level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
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