Exam Code: 0TR05
Department: Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Exam Type: Departmental, Promotional   
Bulletin Date: 1/18/2024
Final Filing Date: Continuous (Quarterly cut-off dates for 2024: March 31,
June 30, September 30, December 31)
Monthly Salary: $10,886.00 to $13,625.00

Question Title

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

Question Title

Image
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.

Question Title

Image
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.

Question Title

Image
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications as stated below may apply for this examination.

Once you have list eligibility, you may not reapply for twelve (12) months from your eligibility date. Candidates that are unsuccessful in the examination must wait six (6) months from the testing date before reapplying to take the examination.

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted into the examination. Part-time or full-time jobs, regardless of whether paid or volunteer positions, and inside or outside California state service will count toward experience.

Question Title

Image
FILING INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates are required to submit a Standard State Application (STD.678). 

Applications (STD 678) 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 application. Faxed or E-mailed applications will NOT be accepted. THE EXAMINATION TITLE MUST BE INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.

Caltrans does not accept resumes in lieu of the STD.678 State Applications. Please send the required documents listed above in order for your examination to be processed in a timely manner, incomplete submissions may cause your examination to be delayed.

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 application to Examination Services.

Question Title

Image
POSITION STATEMENT
Under direction to have charge of varied and difficult engineering work involving supervision of associate engineers and others in the equipment department of the Division of Highways; and to do other related work. Assists in planning and directing the work of the staff of the equipment department engaged in the purchase, inspection, maintenance, repair, and disposal of equipment and equipment parts and the design of new equipment and parts; assists engineers in the districts in determining equipment needs and in selecting appropriate equipment for specific jobs; prepares specifications for the purchase and maintenance of construction and shop equipment; outlines the design or approves designs for special machines or equipment; makes or directs the making of field inspections and makes recommendations on the use and care of equipment; determines retention value or obsolescence of equipment; makes recommendations for and arranges for survey or disposal of equipment; makes occasional inspections of the district shops and makes recommendations as to procedure and equipment; assists in establishing rental rates for equipment to provide for upkeep and replacement; makes recommendations as to suitability of equipment; and prepares reports and dictates correspondence.

Question Title

Image
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMITTANCE TO THE EXAMINATION
All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements for this examination by the cut-off date. By submitting your qualifications in this examination, you indicate that you read, understand, and possess the minimum qualifications required, and that the information provided is true and complete to the best of your knowledge.

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:

Senior Equipment Engineer Classification Specification

Question Title

Image
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Either 
1. Two years of engineering experience in work primarily involving the use, care, and management of or the construction and repair of automotive or heavy construction equipment, equivalent in responsibility to that of an Associate Engineer in the California state service. 

OR 
2. Two years of experience performing the duties of an Associate Equipment Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Range D, Highway Equipment Superintendent I or II, or Highway Superintendent in the California state service. And 
Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with major work in engineering. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Question Title

Image
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
1. New technology types, models, fuel alternatives, operative, and performance characteristics of vehicle and mobile equipment
2. Vehicle and mobile equipment requirements for the department's fleet (e.g., California Air Resources Board Emission Regulations, Department of General Services Fleet Management requirements, including zero-emission vehicles, etc.)
3. Designs, plans, and reviews specifications of vehicle and mobile equipment
4. Repair, improvement, and maintenance of vehicle and mobile equipment
5. Mechanical engineering design, including principles and concepts
6. Applicable provisions of Federal, State, and local mandates, laws, regulations, and orders related to vehicle and mobile equipment operational and certification requirements (e.g., Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, State and Federal emission regulations, California Vehicle Codes, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), California Code of Regulations, Federal Code of Regulations, etc.)
7. Principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision
8. A manager's/supervisor's responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment
9. Mechanical engineering methods, materials, and equipment used in the design, fabrication, and maintenance of vehicles, mobile equipment, and their subsystems
10. Applicable provisions of standards and recommendations related to vehicle and mobile equipment, including design, material, safety, and fabrication/construction (e.g., American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Welding Society (AWS), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), etc.)
11. Quality management processes
12. Principles of project management
13. Principles and methods of fleet asset management
14. Vehicle and mobile equipment requirements including (but not limited to) planning, procurement, and the delivery process
15. Computer software programs (CAD/CAM, Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Project, and/or other productivity software, fleet management, etc.)
16. Manufacturing and construction techniques and processes for machinery, vehicles, and mobile equipment
Ability to:
1. Supervise the planning, specification, design, and layout of machines, vehicles, and mobile equipment and supervise its construction
2. Apply asset management methodology to determine when equipment should be retired, repaired, or replaced
3. Prepare and supervise the plans and specifications of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems on vehicles and mobile equipment
4. Determine the equipment and safety requirements for various types of projects
5. Advise department programs on needs, operation, and care of vehicles and mobile equipment
6. Direct the work of others
7. Analyst situations and technical issues accurately and adopt an effective course of action
8. Write correspondence, prepare reports, and give presentations
9. Effectively promote equal opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment
10. Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of staff on a variety of vehicle and/or mobile equipment design and fabrication projects
11. Identify vehicle and mobile equipment design deficiencies and safety/liability concerns and provide correct engineering solutions
12. Execute objective tests on vehicles and mobile equipment
13. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
14. Use computer programs including spreadsheets, databases, and project management software
15. Provide leadership to staff and project teams
16. Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships
17. Visit job sites and review mobile equipment for performance
18. Inspect new vehicles and mobile equipment for conformance with contract, specifications, and drawings
19. Adapt to changing priorities and complete projects with short notice
20. Analyst and interpret data and written material
21. Create and interpret contracts
22. Identify manufacturing issues, requirements, and/or problems and provide solutions

Special Personal Characteristics
Demonstrated supervisory ability and tact.

Question Title

Image
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate’s experience and education compared to a standard developed from the class specification.  For this reason, it is especially important that each candidate take special care in accurately and completely filling out his or her application. List all experience relevant to the “Minimum Qualifications” shown on this announcement.  Supplementary information will be accepted, but read the “Minimum Qualifications” carefully to see what kind of information will be useful to the staff doing the evaluation.

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

Applications and examinations will be accepted on a continuous basis and will be processed monthly.  Testing is considered continuous, as new test dates can be set at any time as the departmental needs warrant.

Candidates will be notified of their scores approximately 4 - 6 weeks after the quarterly cut-off date.

Question Title

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

Question Title

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

Question Title

Image
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 email AskExams@dot.ca.gov.

Question Title

Image
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.
If Veterans’ Preference is Warranted: Pursuant to Assembly Bill 372, Veterans’ Preference will be awarded as follows, starting January 1, 2014:

1.    Any veteran, widow or widower of a veteran, or spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran, who achieves a passing score in an open examination, shall be ranked in the top rank of the resulting eligibility list.
2.    Any veteran who has been dishonorably discharged or released is not eligible for Veterans’ Preference.
3.    Veterans’ Preference is not granted once a person achieves permanent civil service status (Permanent State civil service status means the status of an employee who is lawfully retained in his/her position after completion of the applicable probationary period. This includes permanent intermittent, part-time, and full-time appointments. In addition, individuals who at any time achieved permanent State civil service status and subsequently resigned or were dismissed from State civil service are not eligible to receive Veterans’ Preference).

Veteran status is verified by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Directions to apply for Veterans’ Preference are on the

Veterans’ Preference Application (CalHR Form 1093) which is also available at CalHR and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

If Career Credits is Warranted: In Open, Non-promotional examinations, Career Credits are granted to: 1) State employees with permanent civil service status, 2) full-time employees of the state who are exempt from State civil service pursuant to the provisions of Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution, and who meet all qualification requirement specified by the Board and have 12 consecutive months of service in an exempt position, and 3) individuals who have served one full year in, or are graduates of, the California Conservation Corps (eligibility shall expire 24 months after graduation from the California Conservation Corps). Three points are added to the final test score of those candidates who meet the above criteria, and who are successful in the examination. Such examinations cannot be for managerial positions described in Government Code Section 3513. Competitors not currently employed in State civil service who have mandatory reinstatement rights may also be eligible for career credits, but they must explain their service status in the appropriate section of the application Form 100-678. (Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution is posted at the State Personnel Board, 801 Capitol Mall and Sacramento).
( Privacy & Cookie Notice

T