This posting states its location as Alameda County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Under the general direction of a Caltrans Bridge Maintenance Supervisor, CT Equipment Operator II engages in the removal of stalled, damaged, and/or abandon vehicles, motorcycles, light trucks, medium to heavy trucks various types of trailers as well as other wheeled vehicles commonly found on State Highways and bridges. The incumbent cleans and maintains drainage systems, piers, and various bridge components, maintains or makes minor adjustments and/or emergency repairs to maintain equipment. Must be willing to work non-traditional work schedules to accommodate special events, emergencies or projects that effect the Region or Caltrans.

PARF# 04-27-0681, JC-537237

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 1 Toll Plaza Ln I-80, Oakland, Alameda County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Extreme weather conditions (hot and cold).
Height over 200 feet.
High Wind Conditions.
Work Around Fast Moving Equipment.
Working Around Fast Moving traffic.
Loud Noise.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• 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 Class A commercial driver's license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.:

• 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 birth dates and social security numbers

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for CalTrans is Chuck Callahan.