Stationary Engineer

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-501868
• Position #(s): -XXX
• Working Title: Building Engineer
• Classification: STATIONARY ENGINEER
• Pay: $35.12 - $48.91 / $6,088.00 - $8,477.00
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: San Joaquin County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

• Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
• Vision: A thriving and connected California.
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• Director’s EEO Policy:

Under the general direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent (CMAS) or a Maintenance Manager I/II, the Stationary Engineer independently performs a wide variety of highly skilled maintenance tasks throughout the facilities located within District 10. Demonstrates superior mechanical ability, inspects, troubleshoots, and analyzes various problems and situations, and provides technical guidance and training to less qualified staff. Practices excellent customer service skills while in daily contact with internal and external partners throughout the facilities.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Stationary Engineer 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  and search by typing in the classification title.

• The position(s) require(s) a drug screening be passed prior to being hired.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 1/21/2026

Apply electronically through your Cal Career Account at  If submitting a hard copy, mail to Department of Transportation, Certification Services MS-90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA . Alternatively, drop off at Department of Transportation, Caltrans DHR Contact, Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816. Office hours are 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM on weekdays.

Entry level

Full-time

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