Caltrans Equipment Operator II

Class code 6286 · Bargaining Unit R12

Authorized salary ranges

What CalHR authorizes this class to be paid.
Monthly	Annual
$4,883 to $6,127	$58,596 to $73,524

Representation

International Union of Operating Engineers represents Bargaining Unit R12, Craft and Maintenance.

Bargaining Unit R12 raise history
The current memorandum of understanding

Where these jobs are

2,120 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.

Department	Employees
Department of Transportation	2,112
Forestry & Fire Protection, California Department of	8

Against the market

The BLS median wage for Highway Maintenance Workers across all California employers was $59,580 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $58,596 to $73,524 a year.