CT Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker

Working at the Department of Transportation, Division of Equipment (DOE) the incumbent will work in a shop environment, under the direction of a Caltrans (CT)Highway Mechanic Supervisor, acting in a lead capacity to a group of CT Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Automobile Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices, makes accident damage estimates and job orders on incoming jobs, assigns jobs, checks work, gives instructions, aids with difficult mechanical problems, and performs hands-on work in the construction, inspection, diagnosis, repairing 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. Completes various repair records and reports, uses computer equipment to input and retrieve data and does other related work. Incumbent will assume responsibility for reasonable safeguards, proper use and handling of materials, equipment and facilities. Must possess a valid class C drivers license. Job assignments may be subject to travel, rotation, changes of shift, work hours and workdays.

PARF# 32-26-0178 / JC-520292

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker e xam. 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 click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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Position located at 1385 N West Ave Fresno, Fresno County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Incumbent will work in a shop environment with the possibility of short time in the field. Incumbent may / will be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, hazardous materials and temperature changes. Incumbent may work with others or by themselves.