Caltrans Equipment Operator II

Job Description and Duties

Working under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, works with and operates special types of equipment in the District Storm Water Crew. This crew is responsible for implementing, maintaining and installing storm water BMPs throughout the Sutter/Sierra Region in District 3. There may be occasions when working this program incumbent will be required to act as both laborer and operator. This position will be required to work in the mountains during storms in the winter months performing duties that will vary from chain control to operating snow removal equipment and responding to traffic spills or slide emergencies. May be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, and overtime. The above duties may also require prolonged stooping, bending, lifting, sitting, climbing or standing. May be required to work in extreme warm or extreme cold weather, and during inclement weather. Percentages may vary depending on crew, geography, and season.

PARF# 03-6-0248 & 03-6-0246 / JC-505879 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator II 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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1403 Furneaux Rd. Olivehurst CA 95961, Yuba County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The scheduling for this crew is 4/10’s year around. Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions. May be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State to work overtime. Personal safety requirements include: A. Work boots, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection. B. Either long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats. C. Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs. D. Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department. This crew will be assigned to work Region-wide with out of town travel on a per diem basis up to 80% of the year.

Special Requirements

• 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.

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

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: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Requires knowledge of the operation and care of automotive and highway maintenance equipment. Provisions of the California Vehicle Code as it applies to the safe operation of motor vehicles. Regulations and safety practices pertaining to highway maintenance equipment and operations, procedures, regulations, safety practices, tools and equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways, structures, and emergency first aid. Ability to: Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance. Perform heavy manual labor. Follow oral and written instructions, keep records, interpret simple blueprints. Operate radio equipment. Possession of a valid Class A California Commercial Driver License with a minimum of tank. Ability to work safely around high-density traffic. Ability to work effectively alone or with others. Must be able to analyze various work situations accurately and make sound decisions.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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 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. It may be included, but is not required.