Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job description
Position: CALTRANS HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Heavy Equipment Technician
CALTRANS HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Final Filing Date: 3/24/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

Within the Division of Equipment (DOE) and under the direction of a Highway Mechanic Supervisor and/or direction of a Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic Lead worker, 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 work days.

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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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

Position located at 1603 South B St Stockton, San Joaquin County.
Minimum Requirements
• CALTRANS HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

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.

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).
Application Instructions

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 Cal Career Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
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

California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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, *** (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and ****** orientation.
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