Exam Code: 6TR60
Department: Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Exam Type: Departmental, Promotional 
Bulletin Date: 04/22/2016
Final Filing Date: Continuous (cut-off dates for 2024: January 31st, February 29th, March 31st, April 30th, May 31st, June 30th, July 31st, August 31st, September 30th, October 31st, November 30th, December 31st)
Monthly Salary: $5,978.00 - $6,888.00

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INTRODUCTION
Caltrans is pleased to announce the posting of the Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker examination. Employment from this examination may be offered in all Caltrans Districts and Sacramento County.

Any information submitted in your examination effort WILL NOT BE FORWARDED or be included in the determination of your qualifications for a position.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Caltrans 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.

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DRUG FREE STATEMENT
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. All applicants will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective, as the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing civil service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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WHO SHOULD APPLY
This is a Departmental Promotional examination for Caltrans. Applicants must be:

1) A permanent civil service appointment with Caltrans as of the final filing date in order to participate in the examination; or

2) Have been employed with Caltrans within the last three years, without a break in State civil service; or

3) A current or former employee of the Legislature for two or more years as defined in Government Code §18990; or

4) A current or former non-elected exempt employee of the Executive Branch for two or more consecutive years as defined in Government Code §18992; or

5) A person retired from the United States military, honorably discharged from active military duty with a service-connected disability, or honorably discharged from active duty as defined in Government Code §18991. Persons applying who qualify as a Veteran under Government Code Section 18991 must submit a copy of their DD214 with their Examination Application (STD. 678).

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this announcement may apply for this examination.   Once you have taken the examination, you may not reapply for 12 months.  Candidates that are unsuccessful in the examination must wait six (6) months from the testing date before reapplying to take the examination.

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FILING INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates are required to submit 1) STD 678 State Application and 2) Training and Experience Evaluation 

Examinations and STD678s must be received or postmarked no later than the cut-off date. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an examination. Faxed or E-mailed examinations or STD678s will NOT be accepted.

File by Mail

Attention: Caltrans Examination Services (MS 86)
P.O. Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

File in Person

Attention: Caltrans Examination Services (MS 86)
1727 30TH Street, 1st Floor, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

*Any information submitted in your examination effort WILL NOT BE FORWARDED or be included in the determination of your qualifications for a position.

**Candidates are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their examination to Exam Services.

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POSITION STATEMENT
Under direction, incumbents typically perform difficult work or coordinate the repair or assembly of Caltrans' mobile equipment in shop locations; establish work priorities; promote shop safety; make decisions regarding difficult mechanical problems related to the construction, repair and maintenance of automotive and highway maintenance and construction equipment; may act in a lead capacity in assigning tasks, giving instructions, making recommendations regarding training needs, and may be asked to provide input to supervisors on the work performance of mechanics, machinists, apprentices, fusion welders, helpers and other workers; may act as advisor and provide direction for apprentices in the Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice Program; analyze complex mechanical, hydraulic and electronic problems; input and retrieve data from the Equipment Management System (EMS) on main frame and personal computers; monitor hazardous waste storage areas and time intervals for handling and disposal; may serve as a trainer at the Motorized Equipment Training Academy (META) in Headquarters or field shops; and do other related work. 

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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMITTANCE TO THE EXAMINATION
All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements for this examination by the cut-off date.

NOTE: Qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as “Either I,” “or II,” “or III,” etc. For example, candidates possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern I, and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern II, may be admitted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirements.

Click on the link below to review the California State Personnel Board class specification which contain the requirements for admittance to the exam:
Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker Classification Specification

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either I

Two years' experience comparable to a Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic in the California state service.

Or II

Five years' experience as a journeyperson mechanic, at least two years of which shall have been within the last five years.  (This time limitation is extended for a period equivalent to that spent in recognized military service during the last five years.) Two years of the five total years of experience shall have been spent in major repair and construction of gasoline- and diesel-powered highway maintenance and construction equipment. (Experience in the California state service applied toward this requirement must include at least two years' experience comparable to a Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Experience outside of California state service used to meet this requirement must be comparable in level to two years as a Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic in the California state service.)

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KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
1.  Methods, materials, tools, maintenance and shop equipment used in construction, assembly, overhaul, repair, and adjustment of gas- and diesel-powered automobiles, trucks, heavy construction, and highway maintenance equipment
2.  Construction, operation, and repair of gas- and diesel-powered automobiles, trucks, tractors, loaders, graders, personnel hoists, hydraulic cranes, snowplows, pumps, motors, and other equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways
3.  Basic occupational safety and health work practices and regulations contained in Title 8 Industrial Relations, General Industry Safety Orders, and safety and health policies and procedures as contained in the Department's Code of Safe Practices and Injury and Illness Prevention Program, including requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program, the Hazardous Materials Communications Program, and the Lead Compliance Plan
4.  Laws and regulations pertaining to the construction, operation, and repair of highway construction and maintenance equipment, such as emissions programs, crane and personnel hoist inspections, Biennial Inspection of Terminals (BIT), and hazardous waste handling and disposal
5.  Computer systems and electronic data collection systems and programs used in the maintenance and repair of equipment
6.  Requirements of air quality programs and mandates
7.  Industry preventive maintenance concepts and the Department’s Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program

Skill In:
1.    Mechanical repair, adjustment, overhaul, and fabrication of special equipment
Ability to:
1.  Communicate effectively at a level required for successful job performance, including effectively communicating technical instructions, and providing on-the-job training to shop staff and communicating effectively with the functional units, supervisors, and the public
2.  Fabricate, inspect, diagnose, repair, and make adjustments to various equipment and systems (e.g., heavy construction and maintenance equipment, gas- and diesel-powered automobiles and trucks, and electronic systems)
3.  Install and test various types of pumps, motors, and similar equipment
4.  Determine the condition of highway equipment and estimate the time and cost of repairs
5.  Read, interpret, and work from plans, manuals, drawings, sketches, and specifications and make sketches of broken parts for replacement
6.  Work independently and make repairs in the field without supervision
7.  Learn the operation of computer systems used for the Equipment Management System (EMS) and Fleet Management System (FMS)
8.  Establish realistic completion dates
9.  Prioritize and schedule work in cooperation with the functional units to best meet their needs
10. Operate computer equipment, shop equipment and test various types of Caltrans equipment to diagnose electronic fuel injection systems and computer-controlled engine components
11.  Plan and coordinate the work of other staff
12.  Act in a lead person capacity
13.  Analyze situations accurately and take effective action
14.  Apply laws and regulations pertaining to the construction, operation and repair of highway construction and maintenance equipment, such as emissions programs, Biennial Inspection of Terminals (BIT) and hazardous waste handling and disposal
15.  Use tact and good judgment in directing highway equipment construction, repair, and maintenance
16.  Work safely in an equipment repair/assembly environment (indoors or outdoors)
17.  Operate a computer and utilize basic computer applications
18.  Keep accurate records
19.  Diagnose malfunctioning equipment and determine corrective action to be taken

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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
This examination will consist of a Training & Experience Evaluation weighted 100%. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, a minimum score of 70% must be attained.

Examinations will be accepted on a continuous basis. Testing is considered continuous, as new test dates can be set at any time as departmental needs warrant.

Candidates will be notified of their scores approximately 4-6 weeks after the final monthly submission date.

***Applicants for positions in this class are required to pass a drug screening test. Testing of current employees who are applicants in an examination or who are transferring is permitted only if the person does not have a current appointment to a class for which drug testing is a requirement.

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ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
A valid Class A or Class B driver license.

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VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Veterans’ Preference will not be granted in the examination as it does not meet the requirements to qualify for Veterans' Preference.

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CAREER CREDITS
Career Credits will not be added to the final score of this examination.

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CONTACT INFORMATION
General questions on how to apply?  Click HERE for video tutorials.

For more information regarding this examination, please contact the Office of Examinations at (916) 227-7858 or via email to AskExams@dot.ca.gov

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GENERAL INFORMATION
For an examination without a written feature, it is the candidate's responsibility to contact the testing department three weeks after the cut-off date if he/she has not received his/her notice.

Applications are available at Standard State Application (STD 678), California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) offices, local offices of the Employment Development Department, and the testing department on this job bulletin.

If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirement does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of the others who take this test, and all candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

Caltrans reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Candidates needing special testing arrangements due to a disability must complete an STD679 and submit with the requested examination materials.

General Qualifications: Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and the ability to work cooperatively with others; and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date, must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) service-wide promotional, 5) departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be used first. Eligible lists will expire in one to four years unless otherwise stated on the bulletin.  Eligibility lists may be abolished at anytime after one year, per Departmental needs.  It is the candidates responsibility to maintain eligibility throughout the hiring process.

If High School Equivalence is Required: Equivalence to completion of the 12th grade may be demonstrated in any one of the following ways: 1) passing the General Educational Development (GED) Test; 2) completion of 12 semester units of college work; 3) certification from the State Department of Education, a local school board, or high school authorities that the candidate is considered to have education equivalent to graduation from high school; 4) for clerical and accounting classes, substitution of business college work in place of high school on a year-for-year basis.
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