Caltrans
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-503284
Position #(s):
909-640-6286-XXX
Working Title:
Caltrans Equipment Operator II (will consider a Caltrans Equipment Operator I)
Classification:
CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
Salary Range:
$4,883.00 – $6,127.00
Alternate Range:
$4,571.00 – $5,710.00 (Caltrans Equipment Operator I)
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Inyo County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Department Vision:
A thriving and connected California.
Department Website:
www.dot.ca.gov
Director’s EEO Policy URL:
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Job Description and Duties Working under the direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Storm Water Supervisor, the incumbent works with and operates special types of equipment in the District Storm Water Crew. This crew is responsible for performing most storm water related maintenance activities throughout the District. These activities include cleaning and maintaining all types of drains. The crew is also responsible for sweeping highways and mitigating erosion throughout the District’s maintenance area. There may be occasions while working in this program where the incumbent will be required to act as both laborer and operator.
Eligibility and Examination Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator II/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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
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.
Additional information is available in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
The position(s) require(s) a drug screen to be passed prior to being hired.
CEO II: Requires a valid unrestricted Class A commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement, and current valid DMV medical.
CEO I: Requires a valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement, and valid DMV medical.
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: 1/11/2026.
Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applicants will be screened; only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward.
How to Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting a hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
Mailing Address:
Department of Transportation
N/A
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Drop‑off Address:
Department of Transportation
Drop‑off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit – ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
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 Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is optional; may be included but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Contact the EEO contact listed in this job posting for reasonable accommodations.
Special Position Note This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, reinstatement, re‑employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position, but cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.
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 two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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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-503284
Position #(s):
909-640-6286-XXX
Working Title:
Caltrans Equipment Operator II (will consider a Caltrans Equipment Operator I)
Classification:
CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
Salary Range:
$4,883.00 – $6,127.00
Alternate Range:
$4,571.00 – $5,710.00 (Caltrans Equipment Operator I)
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Inyo County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Department Vision:
A thriving and connected California.
Department Website:
www.dot.ca.gov
Director’s EEO Policy URL:
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Job Description and Duties Working under the direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Storm Water Supervisor, the incumbent works with and operates special types of equipment in the District Storm Water Crew. This crew is responsible for performing most storm water related maintenance activities throughout the District. These activities include cleaning and maintaining all types of drains. The crew is also responsible for sweeping highways and mitigating erosion throughout the District’s maintenance area. There may be occasions while working in this program where the incumbent will be required to act as both laborer and operator.
Eligibility and Examination Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator II/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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
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.
Additional information is available in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
The position(s) require(s) a drug screen to be passed prior to being hired.
CEO II: Requires a valid unrestricted Class A commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement, and current valid DMV medical.
CEO I: Requires a valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement, and valid DMV medical.
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: 1/11/2026.
Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applicants will be screened; only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward.
How to Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting a hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
Mailing Address:
Department of Transportation
N/A
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Drop‑off Address:
Department of Transportation
Drop‑off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit – ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
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 Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is optional; may be included but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Contact the EEO contact listed in this job posting for reasonable accommodations.
Special Position Note This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, reinstatement, re‑employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position, but cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.
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 two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Caltrans by 2x.
Sign in to set job alerts for “Equipment Operator” roles.
Inyo County, CA $4,883.00–$6,127.00 2 days ago
#J-18808-Ljbffr