CT Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker

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# 32-6-109 / JC-48 5878

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.

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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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Position located at 1993 Marina Blvd. San Leandro, Alameda County.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC LEADWORKER

Additional Documents

Position Details Job Code # :

JC-485878

Position #(s) : 932-024-6831-XXX

Working Title :

CT Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker

Classification :

CALTRANS HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC LEADWORKER $5,978.00 - $7,164.00

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

# of Positions : Multiple

Work Location : Alameda County

Telework : In Office

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission : Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision : A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website : www.dot.ca.gov

Director's EEO Policy : https : / / dot.ca.gov / programs / equal-employment-opportunity

Director's EEO Policy Statement : https : / / dot.ca.gov / programs / equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

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.

Final Filing Date : 11 / 28 / 2025

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).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. 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 - 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 :

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.

Benefits

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

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.

Contact Information

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.

Human Resources Contact :

Irina Prints

(279) 234-2367

irina.prints@dot.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact :

Atnafu Tegegne

(916) 917-8441

Atnafu.Tegegne@dot.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact : Caltrans EEO Office

(844) 368-3367

Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov

California Relay Service : 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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-485878), PARF# 32-6-109 and title of the position (Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker) 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 remove d 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.