Job Description and Duties
Within the Division of Equipment (DOE) and under the direction of a Highway Mechanic Supervisor and/or direction of a Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker, the incumbent will be working in a shop and/or field environment, constructing, inspecting, diagnosing, repairing and servicing various equipment used in the Department's fleet.
Completes various records and reports, uses computer equipment for various tasks.
May assist in instructing or giving direction to helpers, apprentices or other employees.
Incumbent must possess a valid class C driver license and will assume responsibility for reasonable safeguards, proper use and handling of materials and tools, equipment and facilities at all times using personal protective equipment (PPE).
It may be necessary to work outside and or travel to assist at a field mechanic's location, or a highway maintenance station.
The incumbent must be able to work in these areas in inclement weather, which may include severe cold or heat.
At times it may be necessary to assist with the daily operation of the shop.
Job assignments may be subject to travel, rotation, changes of shift, work hours and workdays.
PARF# 32-5-333
/ JC-466832
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic 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.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
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Special Requirements
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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.
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The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
Possession
of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased
vehicle.
The
position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.
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.
Please ensure all work experience listed on your application is filled out completely and as thoroughly as possible.
Applications received without detailed work experience reflected may be disqualified from further consideration.
Only work experience listed on the application (STD 678) will be considered.
Notations on the application to "see attached" or "see resume" are not acceptable.
Possession
of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or
appointment.
If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must
include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.
Unofficial,
original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required
upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must
provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates
the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.
Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of
evaluation agencies:
https://www.naces.org/members
or
https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security
numbers.
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 available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
N/A
Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento,
CA
95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
Drop-Off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento,
CA
95816
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
08:00 AM
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05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application.
Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional.
It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.
The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview.
Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Important Application Instructions
The State application (STD.
678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly.
For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-466832), PARF# 32-5-333 and title of the position (Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic) must be included on the STD.
678 form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD.
678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE:
Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD.
678).
This page is for examination use only.
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.
Confidential information that should be
excluded or removed
from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.
The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place.
Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
