Highway Mechanic Supervisor

Job Description and Duties

While working for the Department of Transportation, Division of Equipment; the incumbent will be under the direction of the Highway Equipment Superintendent I, II or III. Supervises a force of mechanics, helpers and apprentices engaged in constructing, servicing and repairing automotive, construction and highway maintenance equipment. May be assisted by a CT Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker. Keeps records, establishes training programs, implements departmental policies, and prepares tool and equipment budgets, makes estimates for equipment repairs, improvements and disposal. Makes decisions regarding the repair, use and transportation of equipment. Acts in the absence of the Highway Equipment Superintendent. Directs the efforts of shop and field personnel. Maintains a safe work place. Maintains a good working relationship with outside vendors while insuring quality and timely repairs. Works closely with district personnel to maintain Caltrans equipment in a safe and operable manner. Works with other State agencies to promote the economical use of equipment.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Mechanic Supervisor  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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 691 S Tustin St Orange, Orange County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Incumbents for this position will be working as a Supervisor with a crew of Heavy Equipment Mechanics in a State Equipment Shop. This type of work environment could include items that may possibly have adverse health effects including but not limited to; loud noise, dust, dirt, oils, solvents and cleansers, lead paint, welding fumes and gas and diesel engine smoke. Will be required to enforce employee safety policies. Changing shifts and overtime may be required during high workloads such as storm seasons along with extreme changes in weather temperature.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Important Application Instructions:

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.