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This range is provided by Caltrans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), 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 because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Position Details
Job Code: JC‑497102
Position #: 911‑610‑6890‑XXX
Working Title: CEO I
Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
Base Pay: $4,571.00 – $5,710.00
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: San Diego County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department: Caltrans
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of an alternate range when applicable.
Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, lead direction of Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead Worker or other qualified crew member. The Caltrans Equipment Operator I operates, maintains, and repairs various maintenance and landscape equipment, performs miscellaneous labor duties in conjunction with maintenance and repair of State highways, and works with the rest of a crew in the performance of these activities. A valid, unrestricted Class B driver’s license with Tank endorsement (N) is required while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system. When not operating the specified equipment, may perform any of the duties outlined under Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker or Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker. The incumbent works individually or with a crew and may occasionally oversee a less experienced coworker. Incumbent may be required to work overtime including weekends/holidays if needed, may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency calls. The position may require out-of-town travel, usually in week‑long increments. This position is represented under collective bargaining.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I 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.
Special Requirements
Position requires a drug screening to be passed prior to hiring.
Position requires a valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following websites for a list of evaluation agencies: NACES or AICE . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 11/12/2025.
How to Apply: Submit application packages (including STD 678 and required documents) electronically through your CalCareer Account at CalCareers. If you choose not to apply electronically, submit a hard copy application package via the mailing address below.
Address for Mailing Application Packages: California Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC‑497102 1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages: California Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC‑497102 1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents: - Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD 678 (when not applying electronically) or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at CalCareers. - Resume is optional.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations when scheduled. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this posting.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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This range is provided by Caltrans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), 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 because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Position Details
Job Code: JC‑497102
Position #: 911‑610‑6890‑XXX
Working Title: CEO I
Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
Base Pay: $4,571.00 – $5,710.00
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: San Diego County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department: Caltrans
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of an alternate range when applicable.
Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, lead direction of Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead Worker or other qualified crew member. The Caltrans Equipment Operator I operates, maintains, and repairs various maintenance and landscape equipment, performs miscellaneous labor duties in conjunction with maintenance and repair of State highways, and works with the rest of a crew in the performance of these activities. A valid, unrestricted Class B driver’s license with Tank endorsement (N) is required while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system. When not operating the specified equipment, may perform any of the duties outlined under Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker or Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker. The incumbent works individually or with a crew and may occasionally oversee a less experienced coworker. Incumbent may be required to work overtime including weekends/holidays if needed, may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency calls. The position may require out-of-town travel, usually in week‑long increments. This position is represented under collective bargaining.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I 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.
Special Requirements
Position requires a drug screening to be passed prior to hiring.
Position requires a valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following websites for a list of evaluation agencies: NACES or AICE . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 11/12/2025.
How to Apply: Submit application packages (including STD 678 and required documents) electronically through your CalCareer Account at CalCareers. If you choose not to apply electronically, submit a hard copy application package via the mailing address below.
Address for Mailing Application Packages: California Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC‑497102 1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages: California Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC‑497102 1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents: - Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD 678 (when not applying electronically) or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at CalCareers. - Resume is optional.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations when scheduled. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this posting.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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