Heavy Equipment Technician (Traveling and Field)

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Job Description and Duties

While working for the Caltrans Division of Equipment (DOE), 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 typically be working in a field environment, constructing, inspecting, diagnosing, repairing and servicing various fleet equipment types used by the Department. Completes various records and reports, and uses computer equipment for various tasks. May assist in instructing or giving directions to helpers, apprentices or other employees. Incumbent may be assigned to either Resident/Field or Traveling/Roving coverage, operates under remote supervision from main shop or sub shop, and is subject to periodic field HEM reviews coordinated by shop leadership. Incumbent must possess a valid class C driver license and will assume responsibility for reasonable safeguards, proper use and handling of materials, tools, equipment and facilities at all times. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. 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, including work hours and workdays.

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.

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