CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
Ventura County, CA, USA
Posted on Jun 23, 2026
Job Description and Duties
Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent operates equipment identified as Category 1 and category 2 used by assigned unit. The incumbent will operate equipment requiring a Class A Commercial Drivers' License with a tanker (N) endorsement. The incumbent is primarily responsible for working on a raised marker crew, operating a variety of equipment such as trucks including 4 cubic yards, 2 ton cargo or smaller and forklifts. The job duties include operating the trucks and other equipment to remove markers for repair and replacement. Employee will be responsible for assisting with the moving lane closures. The incumbent will be required to work overtime, irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays, out of town work, and shift changes due to operational needs. May be loaned to other crews.
PARF 07-26-0491 | JC-521849
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.
PARF 07-26-0491 | JC-521849
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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