Caltrans District 3
CALTRANS HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
Caltrans District 3, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
CT Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Department of Transportation – Caltrans. Position code JC-496643. Salary: $5,608.00–$6,723.00 per month. Final filing date: 11/5/2025.
Job Description and Duties As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you will work in a shop or field environment under the direction of a Highway Mechanic Supervisor or a Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker. Responsibilities include:
Construct, inspect, diagnose, repair, and service various equipment used in the Department's fleet.
Complete records and reports and perform computer‑based tasks.
Assist in instructing or directing helpers, apprentices, or other employees.
Operate tools and equipment safely, ensuring proper use of PPE.
Provide support at field mechanic locations or highway maintenance stations, working in inclement weather.
Assist with daily shop operations as needed.
Working Conditions Work in a shop with occasional field time; exposure to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, hazardous materials, temperature changes. Work may involve short duration in the field and shift/rotation changes.
Minimum Requirements Applicants must have a valid California Class C driver’s license and be eligible for the Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic exam. Minimum qualifications are listed in the class specification.
Special Requirements
Valid California CDL required.
Must pass a drug screening before hiring.
Provide CDL number, class, expiration date, endorsements, and restrictions in application.
Application Instructions Applications must be submitted electronically via CalCareer or by mail to Caltrans DHR Contact, Care Services MS-90, P.O. Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036. Attach the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and required documents. Completed applications are due by the final filing date. For mailed or hand‑delivered applications, include Job Control number JC-496643, PARF# 32-6-217 and job title on the STD 678 form.
Benefits Employees may receive recruitment hire‑above minimum authorization salary and a monthly pay differential.
View Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact:
Irina Prints, (279) 234‑2367, irina.prints@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Tracy Tabor, (279) 599‑4635, tracy.tabor@dot.ca.gov
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)
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and other protected classes. It is an objective to maintain a drug‑free workplace. Applicants must behave in accordance with these objectives.
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Job Description and Duties As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you will work in a shop or field environment under the direction of a Highway Mechanic Supervisor or a Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker. Responsibilities include:
Construct, inspect, diagnose, repair, and service various equipment used in the Department's fleet.
Complete records and reports and perform computer‑based tasks.
Assist in instructing or directing helpers, apprentices, or other employees.
Operate tools and equipment safely, ensuring proper use of PPE.
Provide support at field mechanic locations or highway maintenance stations, working in inclement weather.
Assist with daily shop operations as needed.
Working Conditions Work in a shop with occasional field time; exposure to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, hazardous materials, temperature changes. Work may involve short duration in the field and shift/rotation changes.
Minimum Requirements Applicants must have a valid California Class C driver’s license and be eligible for the Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic exam. Minimum qualifications are listed in the class specification.
Special Requirements
Valid California CDL required.
Must pass a drug screening before hiring.
Provide CDL number, class, expiration date, endorsements, and restrictions in application.
Application Instructions Applications must be submitted electronically via CalCareer or by mail to Caltrans DHR Contact, Care Services MS-90, P.O. Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036. Attach the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and required documents. Completed applications are due by the final filing date. For mailed or hand‑delivered applications, include Job Control number JC-496643, PARF# 32-6-217 and job title on the STD 678 form.
Benefits Employees may receive recruitment hire‑above minimum authorization salary and a monthly pay differential.
View Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact:
Irina Prints, (279) 234‑2367, irina.prints@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Tracy Tabor, (279) 599‑4635, tracy.tabor@dot.ca.gov
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)
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and other protected classes. It is an objective to maintain a drug‑free workplace. Applicants must behave in accordance with these objectives.
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