AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site cafeteria

Gym access

ATM on site

Job summary

The California Highway Patrol is seeking an Automotive Technician I for Fleet Operations in West Sacramento. The role involves installing a highly technical radio system (EV 20), modifying charging systems, and preparing vehicles for WMVARS integration, all within indoor/outdoor environments.

Final filing includes a minimum salary review with monthly pay, and applicants must meet eligibility per CHP examination rules and submit a state application for consideration.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements are listed in the Class Specification.

Responsibilities

• Install EV 20 radio system with multiple components and antennas.
• Modify charging system to power the EV 20 and install additional wiring harness.
• Install WMVARS system by mounting cameras and wireless mic and integrating wiring harness.

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: 10/19/2026

The CHP utilizes their own Automotive Technician I certification list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Automotive Technician I classification to be eligible to take the examination. To obtain certification list eligibility, please view the examination bulletin link at CalCareers and follow all instructions. In addition to applying for the examination, applicants MUST submit an application to this Job Control in order to be considered for the position.
Install a highly technical, complex radio system, Enforcement Vehicle 2020 (EV 20), which includes: four radios, a scanner, a high frequency repeater, an on-board computer, a touch screen monitor, a keyboard and three additional antennas. Modify the vehicle’s original charging system in order to operate the EV 20 system, which includes routing and installing an additional complex wiring harness. Install a complex Emergency Warning Light (EWL) equipment system, which includes installation of a control head, core module and expansion module. Prepare vehicles for installation of Wireless Mobile Video/Audio Recording System (WMVARS), which includes installing the WMVARS' various mounting brackets to mount two cameras and a wireless microphone; modifying the cabin camera mounting bracket; routing, installing, and interfacing the WMVARS wiring harness into the current CHP wiring harness; and connecting the system to an existing power source.

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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN I

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: In Office

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

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Is able to 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

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

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.

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-533807) and/or position number 388-074-6832-XXXon the application.

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction.

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.