Job Description

Job Description and Duties

While working for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Equipment (DOE) and under close supervision from a CT Highway Mechanic Supervisor as an indentured apprentice, employee learns and performs progressively skilled work in the repair and maintenance of heavy highway equipment and automotive equipment. This three-year apprentice-training program is intended to qualify the candidate to compete for journey level status as a Caltrans (CT) Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Employees in this class are indentured apprentices in training under provisions of the apprenticeship standards and written apprentice agreement. Employees must maintain satisfactory progress in the academic and vocational aspects of the apprenticeship program as part of the job requirement.

PARF# 32-6-006 / JC-478650

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice, Caltrans 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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Working Conditions

Position located at 13200 Golden State Road, Sylmar, Los Angles County.

Employees will normally work in an indoor shop environment. Shop environments may undergo excessive temperature variance from high heat and humidity to cold and humid. On occasion, employees may have to perform work outdoors. Climate conditions may vary from California coastal, valley, low and high deserts, and mountain. Travel may be required.

Employees are frequently exposed to high decibels of noise, dirt, and products that may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects. The use of Personal Protective Equipment is required.

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 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.

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-478650), PARF# 32-6-006 and title of the position (Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice, Caltrans) 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, Work experience placement, Outdoor,

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