Job Description and Duties
Working at the Department of Transportation, Division of Equipment (DOE) 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# 32-5-366 / JC-469617
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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Employees in this classification may be eligible for a Recruitment Hire-Above Minimum Authorization salary rate commensurate to CalHR salary laws, rules, and regulations. Additionally, employees in this classification may be eligible to receive an additional amount for recruitment and retention monthly pay differential. The Hire-Above Minimum Authorization and monthly pay differential may be removed upon movement from the approved classes or locations.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 200 Burma Road, Oakland, Alameda County.
This position is headquartered in Shop 4/San Leandro/Alameda, and the employee will be assigned to work out of sub-shop San Fransisco Oakland Bay Bridge.
Incumbent will work in a shop environment with the possibility of short time in the field. Incumbent may / will be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, hazardous materials and temperature changes. Incumbent may work with others or by themselves.
New to
State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or
minimum of alternate range when applicable.
