Caltrans Equipment Operator II

2 days ago


South Lake Tahoe, California, United States Department of Transportation Full time
Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent operates equipment identified as Category 1 and Category 2 used by assigned units, working individually or with a crew to perform tasks related to highway maintenance and landscape work, and/or snow removal. A Class A driver's license with Tank endorsement is required. May be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, after-hours callouts, and overtime.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate Category 1 and Category 2 equipment used by the assigned unit, including end-dump trucks, front-end loaders, motor graders, snow blowers, equipment trailers, rear & side flail mowers, slope mowers, and other related vehicles.
  • Accomplish tasks normally performed by the assigned unit, including 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 rest stops, and any other duties that would normally be assigned to a Highway Maintenance Worker or Landscape Maintenance Worker.
  • May be loaned to snow yards and overnight travel may be required.
  • Operate snow removal equipment, including trucks with plows and/or sanders, motor graders, loaders, and rotary snow blowers.
  • Included would be operating and manning chain control and road closures, directing traffic, and proper placement of warning/detour signs.
  • Also included would be assisting in all aspects of slide removal (both manual and mechanical).
Equipment Care and Record Keeping
  • Servicing, minor repairs, adjustments, and emergency repairs, cleaning of equipment, and keeping all pertinent records.
  • Crew report forms, pre- and post-operative equipment checks, fuel purchases/usage, and material usage reports.
Working Conditions and Requirements

Position located at 2243 Cornelian Dr. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, El Dorado County.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

The position(s) require(s) a valid unrestricted Class A commercial driver's license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.

The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver's license.

Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state-owned or leased vehicle.



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