Caltrans Equipment Operator

Job Posting: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Department of Transportation

JC-505090

Salary: $4,571.00 - $5,710.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 1/30/2026

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Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent operates equipment identified as Category 2 used by the assigned unit and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work. Some examples include but are not limited to: auger truck, fork-lift, backhoe, crane truck, cone truck, shadow truck and various trailers. 50% of the time may be mandated to work out of town on per diem.

Incumbent will be working with other crews, when needed. Required to possess a valid Class B driver's license with Tank endorsement;
Hazardous Material endorsement desirable.

Employee would accomplish tasks normally performed by assigned unit, including but not limited to, paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, pavement patching, repair or replacement of signs, markers, fence, guardrail, clean culverts, traffic control, lane closures, litter removal, dispose of animal carcasses, maintenance of roadside rest areas and other duties that would be assigned to a Highway Maintenance Worker or Landscape Maintenance Worker.

Equipment care and Record Keeping: cleans, makes minor repairs and services equipment. Keeps records of time reporting, equipment pre-op/post-op, material use and other pertinent records. If properly licensed and equipment qualified, employee may operate Class A equipment during times of emergency or unexpected/unplanned workload increases.

PARF# 01-6-119 / JC-505090

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. To apply for the exam, please  and search by typing in the classification title.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position located at 634 Hwy 96, Willow Creek, CA 95573, Humboldt County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Employee may travel out of town on per diem for training, meetings and other job related duties. Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme weather conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees and cold to 20 degrees. Could be exposed to strong winds, rain, sleet and snow while performing duties. Will be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects or when Supervision deems that it is in the best interest of the State.

• Work boots in good study condition must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection.
• Either long or short sleeve shirts provided by Caltrans or a safety vest worn over no-safety shirts or coats.
• Long pants. No cutoffs or shorts.
• Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirators, chaps or other safety must be worn when required by the Department.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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Job Code: JC-505090

Position #:

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Working Title:

CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

Salary: $4,571.00 - $5,710.00

Number of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

Humboldt County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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