Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Job Code #: JC-509624

Position #(s):

-925

Working Title:

Heavy Equipment Mechanic Lead worker

Classification: CALTRANS HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC LEAD WORKER

Salary: $6,157.00 – $7,379.00 per month

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

Mendocino County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Caltrans Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

Department Website:

At the Department of Transportation, Division of Equipment (DOE), the incumbent will work in a shop environment under the direction of a Caltrans Highway Mechanic Supervisor. The Lead worker acts in a lead capacity to a group of CT Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Automobile Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices.

Responsibilities include:

• Making accident damage estimates and job orders on incoming jobs.
• Assigning jobs, checking work, providing instructions, and aiding with difficult mechanical problems.
• Performing hands‑on work in the construction, inspection, diagnosis, repair and servicing of automobiles, trucks, tractors, personnel hoists, spray equipment, loaders, graders, snowplows, pumps, air compressors, diesel and gasoline engines and similar equipment used in the Caltrans fleet.
• Completing various repair records and reports.
• Using computer equipment to input and retrieve data and performing other related tasks.
• Assuming responsibility for reasonable safeguards, proper use and handling of materials, equipment and facilities.

Must possess a valid class C driver’s license. Job assignments may require travel, rotation, changes of shift, work hours, and workdays.

• Valid California Driver’s License (CDL) with CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements or restrictions.
• Valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic Lead worker exam. Applicants who are not currently eligible (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or are new to state civil‑services employment must be on the state examination list. To apply for the exam, search by classification title on the Examinations website.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered.

Final Filing Date: 3/13/2026

Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, having list, LEAP, SROA or Surplus eligibility, or seeking a Training and Development assignment may apply.

Complete the Application Package (STD 678) and required documents, and submit electronically through your Cal Career Account at  Hard‑copy applications may be mailed to the address listed below or dropped off during business hours.

Mailing Address:
Department of Transportation Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS‑90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036

Drop‑Off Address:
Department of Transportation Drop‑Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State holidays (08:00 AM – 05:00 PM).

• State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic form).
• All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification.
• Optional:
  Resume.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations when contacted to schedule the interview.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from those on the certification list, transfer, reinstatement, re‑employment, or training and development assignments will be considered but only after the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.