Automotive Technician Ii

Automotive Technician II

Job Code #: JC-506106

Salary: $4,346.00 – $5,721.00 per month

Location: San Francisco County, 455 8th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department: California Highway Patrol, San Francisco Area (335)

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.

• Perform scheduled maintenance of all fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose and perform minor repairs and adjustments on vehicles.
• Assemble, install, repair, and/or remove special automotive equipment.
• Conduct comprehensive safety inspections of the fleet.
• Change flat or damaged tires as needed.
• Schedule and deliver vehicles for necessary maintenance and approved complex repairs to authorized facilities.
• Ensure all vehicles are returned to service in a timely manner.
• Maintain records of vehicle repairs/maintenance in vehicle files and CHP fleet database.
• Examine all repair billings to ensure optimum cost/quality maintenance level is maintained.
• Requisition/Purchase automotive supplies to ensure adequate on‑hand inventory commensurate with current and future fleet needs.
• Provide for timely sale of used materials (tires, rotors, batteries, etc.).
• Maintain supply of mounted tires commensurate with prevailing weather conditions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date copies of CHP fleet related Information Bulletins.
• Maintain strict inventory control of all vehicles, parts, tools, and shop equipment.
• Deliver and pick‑up vehicles and automotive parts/supplies at CHP Fleet Operations Section in Sacramento.
• Maintain fuel island, including adequate supply of fuel, fuel logs, and miscellaneous supplies.
• Check below‑ground fuel tank level each business day and reconcile against meter readings.
• Coordinate fuel shipments.
• Coordinate pick‑up of hazardous waste.

Crawling underneath a vehicle, lifting and carrying tires up to 60 pounds, and working in varying and sometimes extreme temperatures are required.

Minimum qualifications are stated in the Classification Specification for the Automotive Technician II classification.

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

• A valid California Drivers License (CDL) is required. CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements or restrictions must be provided on the application.
• A drug screening must be passed prior to hiring.
• A background investigation must be cleared prior to hiring.
• Medical clearance is required prior to hiring.
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Automotive Technician II classification to be eligible to take the examination listed on Cal Careers. Eligibility to obtain certification requires submission of an application to the Job Control and completion of the examination.

• Knowledge and established skills pertaining to vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Well organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent attendance.
• Computer skills.

Weekends and state holidays off. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Human Resources Contact: Paul Group, (916) 843‑3820

Hiring Unit Contact: Lieutenant Matthew Ernie, (415) 276‑5334

Equal Opportunity & Access Section, (916) 843‑3190,

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