This position reports to a Senior Equipment Engineer and under their direction, performs difficult mechanical engineering design, vehicle specification preparation, modifications to existing designs to accommodate changing equipment performance requirements, estimating and inspection work involved in the design, development, fabrication, and assembly of all vehicles and mobile equipment purchased for the Department's statewide fleet. Performs research and development into advanced technology highway maintenance vehicles. Directs the performance and acceptance testing of vehicles and construction equipment. Provides the final engineering interpretive analysis of vehicle specifications, vehicle up-fitter engineering work, design drawings, compliance with air resource board requirements, final vehicle certification processes and other related work. Provides troubleshooting and design services to the end users and mechanics for the Department’s statewide fleet. The incumbent is required to work primarily in an office setting but will also be in truck assembly/repair shops, district equipment repair shops, highway maintenance yards and various outdoor sites including work zones. The incumbent will work with vendors and assist in equipment inspections at the vendor’s business location in or out of state. A valid driver’s license is required when operating a State vehicle.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Equipment Engineer 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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