caltrans equipment operator ii - Mendocino, United States - State of California

Description

Job Posting: Caltrans Equipment Operator II - Signs and Landscape Crew

Department of Transportation

JC Caltrans Equipment Operator II - Signs and Landscape Crew
CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

$4, $5,720.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 5/13/2024

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor and lead guidance from a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, incumbent assists with various striping, pavement markings, sweeping, sign installation, and chemical roadside vegetation control; works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work. Must have knowledge of basic safe work practices and the provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicles, servicing, minor adjustments, and emergency repairs to equipment. Occasionally may be mandated to work out of town on 'per diem'. Incumbent will also be working with other crews, when needed. Required to possess a valid Class A driver's license with Tank endorsement; Hazardous Materials endorsement and Qualified Applicators Certification is desirable.

Work with crews involved in maintaining and installing pavement delineation on State Highways. This includes maintenance and installation of striping, pavement markings, and signs. Also covers marker or stripe grinding and sweeping operations. Operation of district paint and thermoplastic stripers, shadow vehicles, digger derrick, sweeper, forklifts, and CMS mounted pick-up trucks.

Will perform and assist with operator level scheduled and preventative maintenance on equipment assigned to unit including stripers, sweepers, thermoplastic truck, chemical applicator vehicle, shadow vehicles, grinders, and pick-up trucks. Will perform pre and post-operative equipment checks. Works with district sign, raised markers, pavement markings, camera, and culvert inspection crews.

Roadside Sign repair, cleaning, clearing, plumbing and installation of new signs directed by Traffic Safety Office. Additionally, provides traffic control support for district electrical and bridge crews.

Traffic paint and thermoplastic application; installing or refreshing highway in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Subject to Bargaining Unit 12 Post & Bid. All eligible applications will be accepted but can only be considered if the position is not filled via Post & Bid. All candidates must take and pass the applicable examination for this job to be eligible.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator II Exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (, 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. The Caltrans Equipment Operator II Exam is located here:

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Working Conditions

This is a reposting of JC If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered

Position located in Ukiah, Mendocino County.

This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent.

Required to work in a wide range of extreme weather conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees and cold to 20 degrees. Could be exposed to strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow while performing duties. Will be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects or when Supervision deems that it is in the best interest of the State. Personal safety requirements include:

A. Work boots in good sturdy condition must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection.

B. Either long or short sleeve shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest worn over non-safety shirts or coats.

C. Long pants. No cutoffs or shorts.

D. Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirators, chaps, or other safety must be worn when required by the Department.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

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 Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Theposition(s) require(s) a valid unrestricted Class A commercial driver'slicense, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.

Be sure your application includes detailed information on the work performed, tools and equipment used that qualify you for the position.

Minimum Qualifications are:

Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class A commercial driver license with a N (Tank Vehicle) endorsement. And

Either I

One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Caltrans Equipment Operator I.

Or II

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.

Or III Either:

1. 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 2. Two years of experience within the last five years (this time limitation is extended for a period equivalent to that spent in recognized military service during the last five years) in operating highway, structure, emergency service, landscape, or construction equipment. or 3. Possession of certification as a Heavy Equipment Operator Technician from a college or university accredited by the California Superintendent of Public Instruction, or a college or university approved by the Bureau on Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, under the provisions of California Education Code Chapter 3, Part 59, Division 10.

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

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted andmay be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreigntranscripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign courseworkis equivalent. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: . Please redactbirthdates and social security numbers.