Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The General Services Department is accepting applications for a Full-Time/Permanent Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic. Well-qualified applicants should possess the ability to determine, perform routine service of heavy-to-light duty, electric vehicles and equipment. Inspect, maintain and diagnose equipment and vehicle issues, advise management regarding mechanical issues and complete repair records. Four years of varied mechanical experience on gas and diesel powered trucks or heavy construction equipment and an Associate of Arts Degree in Heavy Equipment Maintenance, Diesel Mechanics, or Heavy Equipment Mechanics or a certificate of completion from an accredited community college or equivalent degree. Good attendance, punctuality, and attitude are important characteristics. Only the most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. A duty statement is available in the General Services Transportation Office. SROA, Surplus, and DSH employees meeting transfer or list eligibility will be considered first

Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely describes your work experience. Only the most qualified candidates that are reachable on the Certification List will be scheduled for a hiring interview. All interested qualified candidates that meet the recruitment criteria should submit Form STD 678 Employment Application electronically via Cal Careers, mail or in person to the Human Resources – Examination/Hiring Unit by the final filing date.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Multiple cut off dates are set for application submission: February 28, 2025, March 31, 2025, and April 30, 2025. Applications received after a cutoff date will be processed for the next cutoff date listed.

To ensure your application will be considered, the following items are required:

• You must first take an examination to obtain eligibility in order to apply for this job vacancy. Obtaining list eligibility is a separate process. Click on the exam link below to be taken to  the  Heavy Equipment Mechanic Examination .

• Y ou must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application and include duties performed with Supervisor’s name and Contact information. All experience and education relatable to this classification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the  for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678 application.
• If applicable, you must include copies of any documents that will support you meet the minimum qualifications for this classification (e.g., Training and Development Assignment or out-of-class experience approved and documented in your Department’s Personnel Office). Failure to do so may disqualify you from this process. 
• Attach a copy of proof of degree and transcripts if education is required to meet the minimum qualification. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with your STD 678 Application.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the web site and to the web site for retirement and health benefit information.

Other benefits include:

• Free Parking
• On-site childcare
• Electric Vehicle charging stations
• Beautiful walking trails and access to parks
• On-site exercise facility

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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