Caltrans Equipment Operator II

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Caltrans Equipment Operator II to join our team. As a key member of our Highway Maintenance crew, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance, including striping, pavement markings, sweeping, sign installation, and chemical roadside vegetation control.

• Assist with various striping, pavement markings, sweeping, sign installation, and chemical roadside vegetation control tasks
• Work individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work
• Operate heavy or complex maintenance or construction equipment, including stripers, sweepers, thermoplastic trucks, and digger derricks
• Perform and assist with operator-level scheduled and preventative maintenance on equipment assigned to the unit
• Work with district sign, raised markers, pavement markings, camera, and culvert inspection crews

• Valid California Driver's License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement
• One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Caltrans Equipment Operator I, or two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker, Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker, or Tree Maintenance Worker
• Three years of experience in the California Department of Transportation performing the duties of a Service Assistant (Maintenance) including training in and operation of heavy or complex maintenance or construction equipment, or two years of experience within the last five years in operating highway, structure, emergency service, landscape, or construction equipment

This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent. The position requires working in a wide range of extreme weather conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees and cold to 20 degrees. Personal safety requirements include wearing work boots in good sturdy condition, long or short sleeve shirts provided by Caltrans, long pants, and provided safety gear such as hard hats, safety glasses, and gloves.