Caltrans District 3 is hiring: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II in Santa Barbara

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

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Job Overview

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor the Equipment Operator II is responsible for operating and servicing highway maintenance, landscape or construction equipment (identified as category A & B by Caltrans) at least 50% or more 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 as paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig‑outs, pavement patching, repair or replacement of guide markers, signs, fence, guardrail, clean culverts, traffic control, litter pick up, maintenance of roadside rests, and other duties normally assigned to a Highway Maintenance Worker or Landscape Maintenance Worker.

Working Conditions

Position located at 3999 State Street, Santa Barbara. Most of the incumbent’s time will be spent in the field operating equipment or working on foot. Weather conditions vary from cold, windy and wet winter to very hot and dry summer. Incumbent will be required to operate equipment and work outside in extreme temperatures and inclement weather. May work on uneven surfaces and be exposed to noise, dust, heat, chemicals. Required to wear long pants, appropriate footwear, safety gear such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and other safety devices as required.

Special Requirements

• Valid California Driver’s License (CDL) (CDL number, class, expiration, endorsements, restrictions).
• Drug screening required before hiring.
• Valid unrestricted Class A commercial driver’s license with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.

Qualifications

• Eligibility may be determined by score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator II exam.
• New to state candidates must be on the state examination list.
• STD 678 employment application and supporting documents (transcripts, licenses, certificates) must be submitted.
• Resume optional.

Application and Contact Information

Complete application packages must be received by the Final Filing Date: 12/3/2025. Apply electronically via CalCareer account or by mail/DROP‑OFF as described above. Contact Dina Coloma (279) 234‑2328, dina.coloma@dot.ca.gov for the application process and Kayla Cox (805) 458‑3081, d5.northsouth.maintenance.jobs@dot.ca.gov for hiring unit inquiries. EEO contact: Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368‑3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov.

Job Details

• Job Code: JC-499456
• Number of Positions: Multiple
• Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
• Location: Santa Barbara County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Salary: $4,883.00 – $6,127.00 per month
• Final Filing Date: 12/3/2025

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Government Administration

EEO Statement and Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer
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, 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.