AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

State of California; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California is seeking an Automotive Equipment Operator I for Patton State Hospital's Motor Pool Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe transportation of patients and hospital supplies, requiring a valid Class B Commercial Driver License and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance. This position offers potential training and development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B California Commercial Driver License mandatory.
• 1 year experience in operating motorized equipment required.
• Ability to safely load and unload vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and hospital-related items using various vehicles.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections and maintain vehicle logs.
• Operate refuse packer for waste collection.

Skills

Mechanical Ability

Driving Skills

Job description

Job Posting:Automotive Equipment Operator I

Department of State Hospitals

JC-479729 -

JC-479729 - Automotive Equipment Operator I
AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Final Filing Date: 6/13/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-Time Automotive Equipment Operator I (AEOI) position in the Motor Pool department. This position is under the direct supervision of the Automotive Pool Manager I.A Training and Development opportunity may also be considered.

The AEOI is responsible for loading, unloading, and delivering various patient and hospital related items such as food, clean and dirty laundry, personal care items, patient property, postal packages, warehouse supplies, State property and equipment; and other correlated items; transporting patients throughout the secured areas of the hospital utilizing a 24-passenger bus; operating a refuse packer (trash truck) for the purpose of collecting refuse and recycling items throughout the hospital and delivering to the local landfill and recycling center; conducting office moves, set-ups/take-downs for hospital special events, and other hospitals needs as required; completes daily pre-trip inspections and maintains applicable logs; and operating, servicing, fueling, washing, and vacuuming passenger vehicles, light trucks, box trucks, refrigerated food trucks, refuse packer, transportation bus, and other automotive equipment.

Candidates must possess and maintain a valid Class B California Commercial Driver License with an Air Brake Endorsement to operate the Trash and Food Trucks and a Passenger Endorsement to drive the patient bus equipped to transport fifteen (15) or more passengers; have 1 year experience in operating a box truck, passenger vehicle, forklift, and similar motorized equipment; loading and unloading vehicles correctly and safely; performing minor adjustments and repairs to trucks and vehicles; good mechanical ability; and will be subject to random drug/alcohol screenings regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT).

All candidates must have the capability of following directions, possess a true understanding of posted speed limits in patient occupied grounds, hospital security regulations, and Motor Vehicle Codes pertaining to the operation of vehicles on public road.

NOTE: Candidates that do not possess the required license and/or endorsements may participate in the interview process, if qualified, but must secure the required license AND endorsements prior to appointment. A Class B Permit without the endorsements may be accepted for a Training and Development Assignment for the AEOI position, but a valid license AND endorsements must be acquired to be considered for Permanent status.

The Motor Pool Department operates seven days a week. Successful Candidate must be available to work any shift in a variety of settings throughout the hospital. May also be required to work overtime and float to other work locations determined by the operational needs of the hospital.

A drug screen must be passed prior to hiring.

In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Automotive Equipment Operator I classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully:

All interested candidates should submit an application to the Human Resources - Employment Unit no later than Friday, June 13, 2025.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• 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.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPSmail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from [e-mail] . It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # (479729) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

Application Instructions

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

Final Filing Date:

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

Final Filing Date: 6/13/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals Department of State Hospitals - Patton Attn: Human Resources-Employment Unit 3102 East Highland Avenue Patton , CA 92369

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals Department of State Hospitals - Patton Human Resources-Employment Unit 3102 East Highland Avenue Patton , CA 92369 HR is closed on weekends and holidays 07:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.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.

Application Instructions

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

Final Filing Date: 6/13/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals Department of State Hospitals - Patton Attn: Human Resources-Employment Unit 3102 East Highland Avenue Patton , CA 92369

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals Department of State Hospitals - Patton Human Resources-Employment Unit 3102 East Highland Avenue Patton , CA 92369 HR is closed on weekends and holidays 07:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of theAutomotive Equipment Operator I classification.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources - Employment Unit
[phone]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Rachel Guerrero
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Training and Development information

Training & Development (T&D) assignments are temporary assignments of up to 24 months for training purposes. DSH encourages the use of T&D assignments to provide employees the opportunity to obtain any or a combination of the following:

• Provide the experience necessary to satisfy the experience component of the minimum qualifications of the T&D classification or gain competencies for the preferred or desirable qualifications of the T&D classification.
• Provide employees broader experience and skills that will improve their ability to perform in their current position.
• Help prepare employees for future promotions; or
• Facilitate an employee’s entry into a new occupational field .

An employee must have permanent status in their present State classification. An employee currently in a Limited Term position is not eligible for a T&D assignment. The employee may, but is not required to, satisfy the minimum qualifications of the T&D classification; except, the employee shall possess any licensure, certificate, or similar credential that is a component of the minimum qualifications.

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because 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.