Job Description and Duties
While working for the Caltrans Division of Equipment the incumbent will work 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.
Incumbent will work in a shop and/or field environment. Incumbent may work with others or by themselves. May need to work outside & or travel to assist at other field mechanic’s location or other highway maintenance stations. Incumbent may / will be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, hazardous materials and various temperatures. May be subject to travel, rotation, changes of shift, work hours and workdays, and mandatory overtime. Must be able to work during emergency or declared emergency situations.
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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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).
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.
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.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
