Department of Transportation
CALTRANS HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC LEADWORKER
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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Job Description and Duties
Working at the Department of Transportation, Division of Equipment the incumbent will work in a shop environment, under the direction of a Caltrans (CT) Highway Mechanic Supervisor, acting in a lead capacity to a group of CT Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Automobile Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices, makes accident damage estimates and job orders on incoming jobs, assigns jobs, checks work, gives instructions, aids with difficult mechanical problems, and performs hands-on work in the construction, inspection, diagnosis, repairing and servicing of automobiles, trucks, tractors, personnel hoists, spray equipment, loaders, graders, snowplows, pumps, air compressors, diesel and gasoline engines and similar equipment used in the Caltrans fleet. Completes various repair records and reports, uses computer equipment to input and retrieve data and does other related work. Incumbent will assume responsibility for reasonable safeguards, proper use and handling of materials, equipment, and facilities. Must possess a valid class C driver’s license. Job assignments may be subject to travel, rotation, changes of shift, work hours and workdays.
PARF# 32-5-267 / JC-460954
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker 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 320 South Sierra Way, San Bernardino, San Bernardino County
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-460954
Position #(s): 932-028-6831-925
Working Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker
Classification: CALTRANS HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC LEADWORKER
# of Positions: Multiple
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment
Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network
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 valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes availabl
