AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN I

State of California; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site cafeteria

Gym

ATM

Job summary

The California Highway Patrol is seeking an Automotive Technician I to support wiring configurations, maintain emergency warning light systems, and construct processor-controlled interfaces in the electrical assembly area at West Sacramento. This permanent, full-time position is based in-office with the CHP Fleet Operations Section.

New hires are placed at the minimum salary of the classification range, with final filing date 2026-10-25.

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Drug screening required prior to hire.
• Background investigation required prior to hire.
• Medical clearance required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wiring configurations for electrical systems in vehicles.
• Maintain emergency warning light systems and components.
• Construct processor-controlled interfaces for electrical assemblies.
• Recondition reused emergency components as needed.
• Perform vehicle pre-delivery inspection for the electrical assembly area.

Skills

Automotive Technician I

Job description

$4,001.00 - $5,205.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/25/2026

Under the general direction of the Electronics Technician Supervisor, the Automotive Technician I is responsible for the continued assembly of wiring configurations, maintenance of emergency warning light systems, construction of processor controlled interfaces, recondition of reused emergency components, and vehicle pre-delivery inspection for the electrical assembly area.

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

Working Conditions

The Automotive Technician I will work both indoors and outdoors. While indoors, the temperature and humidity are reasonably controlled, and while outdoors, the employee is exposed to climatic conditions.

Minimum Requirements

• AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN I

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN I $4,001.00 - $5,205.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Job Details

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: In Office (3300 Reed Avenue, West Sacramento, CA 95605)

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California Highway Patrol
Fleet Operations Section (074)
3300 Reed Avenue
West Sacramento, CA 95605

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. The California Highway Patrol offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future.

• 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.


• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Desirable Qualifications

Lift 60 pounds in weight, be able to work in varying, and sometimes extreme temperatures, and have strong interpersonal/verbal communication skills; and good attendance and punctuality.

This location offers free parking, access to an on-site cafeteria, gym, and ATM, and is close to many shops and restaurants.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

Department Website: https://www.chp.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact: Paul Group [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.

EEO Contact: Equal Opportunity & Access Section [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.

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.