Caltrans District 3
Automotive Technician II
Job Posting:
California Highway Patrol
Job Code #:
JC-504000
Salary:
$4,346.00 - $5,721.00 per Month
Final Filing Date:
1/19/2026
Application Methods
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop‑off
Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Automotive Technician III, the Automotive Technician II is responsible for performing the more complex installation of specialized and highly technological emergency equipment in the department’s standard, specialty, and undercover vehicles. Read and interpret complex manufacturer and repair manuals and apply knowledge of current automobile technology to perform duties consistently, with little or no guidance, during detailed inspections, installations, modifications, and diagnostics testing and repair of police equipment for conversion of standard vehicles to police vehicles in a variety of configurations for the Fleet Operations Section.
Additional information is available in the
Duty Statement .
Working Conditions The Automotive Technician II will work both indoors and outdoors. Indoor work environments are reasonably climate‑controlled, while outdoor work exposes the employee to varied climatic conditions.
Minimum Requirements Minimum requirements can be found in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
Valid California Driver’s License (CDL) with number, class, expiration date and any endorsements or restrictions.
Pass a drug screening prior to hiring.
Clear a background investigation prior to hiring.
Pass medical clearance prior to hiring.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Submit electronically via your CalCareer Account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov) or mail a hard copy to:
California Highway Patrol
052/Selection Standards and Examinations
Attn: Paul Group
P.O. Box 942898
Sacramento, CA 94298-0001
For drop‑off, use the following address:
California Highway Patrol
052/Selection Standards and Examinations
Classification and Hiring
601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
State Examination/Employment Application Std 678 (or electronic version). Include all experience and education demonstrating Minimum Qualifications.
Resume – optional.
Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire.
Benefits Free parking, on‑site cafeteria, gym, ATM, and proximity to shops and restaurants.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact:
Paul Group (916) 843‑3820
Hiring Unit Contact:
Edgar GARDNER (916) 309‑6812
Reasonable accommodation requests can be directed to the hiring interviewer at the time of scheduling.
Equal Employment Opportunity The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. For inquiries about equal employment opportunity, contact the EEO office at (916) 843‑3190 or eoas@chp.ca.gov.
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Job Posting:
California Highway Patrol
Job Code #:
JC-504000
Salary:
$4,346.00 - $5,721.00 per Month
Final Filing Date:
1/19/2026
Application Methods
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop‑off
Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Automotive Technician III, the Automotive Technician II is responsible for performing the more complex installation of specialized and highly technological emergency equipment in the department’s standard, specialty, and undercover vehicles. Read and interpret complex manufacturer and repair manuals and apply knowledge of current automobile technology to perform duties consistently, with little or no guidance, during detailed inspections, installations, modifications, and diagnostics testing and repair of police equipment for conversion of standard vehicles to police vehicles in a variety of configurations for the Fleet Operations Section.
Additional information is available in the
Duty Statement .
Working Conditions The Automotive Technician II will work both indoors and outdoors. Indoor work environments are reasonably climate‑controlled, while outdoor work exposes the employee to varied climatic conditions.
Minimum Requirements Minimum requirements can be found in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
Valid California Driver’s License (CDL) with number, class, expiration date and any endorsements or restrictions.
Pass a drug screening prior to hiring.
Clear a background investigation prior to hiring.
Pass medical clearance prior to hiring.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Submit electronically via your CalCareer Account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov) or mail a hard copy to:
California Highway Patrol
052/Selection Standards and Examinations
Attn: Paul Group
P.O. Box 942898
Sacramento, CA 94298-0001
For drop‑off, use the following address:
California Highway Patrol
052/Selection Standards and Examinations
Classification and Hiring
601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
State Examination/Employment Application Std 678 (or electronic version). Include all experience and education demonstrating Minimum Qualifications.
Resume – optional.
Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire.
Benefits Free parking, on‑site cafeteria, gym, ATM, and proximity to shops and restaurants.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact:
Paul Group (916) 843‑3820
Hiring Unit Contact:
Edgar GARDNER (916) 309‑6812
Reasonable accommodation requests can be directed to the hiring interviewer at the time of scheduling.
Equal Employment Opportunity The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. For inquiries about equal employment opportunity, contact the EEO office at (916) 843‑3190 or eoas@chp.ca.gov.
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