Caltrans Equipment Operator II

and Duties District 8 - North Region- 613/4281 Victorville Functional

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, Leadworker or other qualified crew member, the Caltrans Equipment Operator II operates a variety of maintenance, construction and landscape equipment requiring a valid, unrestricted Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with Tank Vehicle (N) Endorsement, and current medical certificate, while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system and all its facilities. Under certain conditions, you may be required to work an alternate work shift that includes weekends. May be required to work overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and may respond to emergency calls. This crew travels extensively up to 50% of the time throughout the district. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining. Duties include but are not limited to:

Operates guardrail truck, cargo trucks and various other specialized equipment including trailers and other related vehicles while performing assigned duties. Performs duties associated with installing, replacing, repairing and maintaining the Districts guardrail system, such as reading simple traffic plans, digging post holes, mixing and pouring cement, setting posts, attaching guardrail pieces, sign repair and installation and other related duties.

Performs pre and post operation checks; minor and emergency repairs and adjustments to equipment; services and cleans equipment. When not operating equipment will perform duties normally assigned to a Caltrans Highway or Landscape Maintenance Worker. Performs manual labor and use power and hand tools while working in the assigned duties as well as other related tasks such as traffic control which will include setting and picking up lane closures using advance warning signs, traffic cones and flares. May be required to hand-flag traffic and operate pilot vehicle, back up truck and cone truck.

Keeps records such as pre and post operation reports on equipment operated; repair requests, crew/time reporting forms, and material and fuel usage forms. Responsible to clean equipment and work areas at the conclusion of work shift.

PARF# 0 8-5-133 / JC-478623

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 here and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 14757 Hwy 138, Phelan, San Bernardino County.

Most of the incumbents time will be spent in the field, operating equipment or working on foot. Weather conditions vary from a cold, windy, and wet winter climate to a very hot and predominately dry summer climate. Temperature extremes can range from below freezing in the winter to well over 100 degrees on a consistent basis in the summer. Occasional heavy thunderstorms can be expected in the summer months and heavy rain is to be expected in the winter. Will be required to operate equipment and work outside in extreme temperatures and inclement weather, and may be required to sit or stand for long periods. May work on uneven surfaces and may be exposed to noise, dust, hot materials and chemicals. Will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear, as defined in section 4.3 of the current MOU, and must wear provided personal protective safety equipment such as shirts or vests, hard hats, safety glasses and gloves, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary. Will be required to travel extensively through the assigned area and may be required to travel to and work in other areas in the district.

New toState candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification orminimum of alternate range when applicable.