Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job at Department of Transportation, Ventura County, CA

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  • Department of Transportation
  • Ventura County, CA

Job Description

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.

PARF# 32-5-278 / JC-461897

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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Employees in this classification may be eligible for a Recruitment Hire-Above Minimum Authorization salary rate commensurate to . Additionally, employees in this classification may be eligible to receive an additional amount for recruitment and retention . 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 .

Working Conditions

Position located at 1116 Maricopa Way, Ojai, Ventura County.

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.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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 Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.

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.

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.

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: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

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-461897), PARF# 32-5-278 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.

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 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Apprenticeship, Work experience placement, Shift work, Rotating shift,

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