AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN II

State of California; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 49 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekends and state holidays off

Benefit information on CalHR/CalPERS

Résumé du poste

California Highway Patrol in San Francisco is seeking an Automotive Technician II to perform scheduled maintenance, diagnose and repair fleet vehicles, install equipment, and ensure safe return to service.

This permanent, full-time position is in-office with a monthly salary range of $4,346.00 to $5,721.00. Final filing date is October 23, 2026, and CHP requires a valid California CDL, drug screening, background check, and medical clearance prior to hire.

Qualifications

• Experience with fleet vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Computer skills for fleet records and reports.

Responsabilités

• Perform scheduled maintenance of all vehicles in fleet.
• Diagnose and perform minor repairs and adjustments on vehicles.
• Install and remove automotive equipment.
• Conduct comprehensive safety inspections of fleet.
• Maintain records of repairs and maintenance in fleet database.
• Requisition automotive supplies to ensure inventory.
• Coordinate fuel deliveries and related logistics.

Connaissances

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Safety inspections

Record keeping

Inventory control

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Description du poste

Job Posting: Automotive Technician II
California Highway Patrol
JC-534850 - Automotive Technician II
$4,346.00 - $5,721.00 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: 10/23/2026

Job Description and Duties

Perform scheduled maintenance of all vehicles in fleet. Diagnose and perform minor repairs and adjustments on vehicles. Assemble, install, repair and/or remove special automotive equipment. Conduct comprehensive safety inspections of fleet. Change flat or damaged tires as needed. Schedule and deliver vehicles for necessary maintenance and approved complex repairs to authorized facilities. Ensure all vehicles are returned to service in a timely manner. Maintain records of vehicle repairs/maintenance in vehicle files and CHP fleet database. Examine all repair billings to ensure optimum cost/quality maintenance level is maintained. Requisition/Purchase automotive supplies to ensure adequate on-hand inventory commensurate with current and future fleet needs. Provide for timely sale of used materials (tires, rotors, batteries, etc.). Maintain supply of mounted tires commensurate with prevailing weather conditions. Maintain up-to-date copies of CHP fleet related Information Bulletins. Maintain strict inventory control of all vehicles, parts, tools and shop equipment. Deliver and pick-up vehicles and automotive parts/supplies at CHP Fleet Operations Section in Sacramento. Maintain fuel island, to include adequate supply of fuel, fuel logs and misc. supplies. Below ground fuel tank level to be checked each business day and reconciled against meter readings. Coordinate fuel shipments. Coordinate pick-up of hazardous waste.

Duty Statement

Working Conditions

Incumbents are required to crawl underneath a vehicle/down under the dashboard/into the trunk; lift and carry tires up to 60 pounds in weight; and work in varying, and sometimes extreme, temperatures.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN II

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534850

Position #(s): 388-335-6830-XXX

Working Title: Automotive Technician II

Classification: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN II
$4,346.00 - $5,721.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: San Francisco County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California Highway Patrol
San Francisco Area (335)

455 8th Street

San Francisco, CA 94103

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.

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

Special Requirements

• 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.
• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Automotive Technician II 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 to be considered for the position.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge and established skills pertaining to vehicle maintenance and repair; well organized with attention to detail; ability to multi-task; ability to follow written and oral instructions; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently; excellent attendance; computer skills.

Benefits

• Weekends and state holidays off.
• 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]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Lieutenant Kevin Bjonerud
[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-534850) and/or position number 388-335-6830-XXX on 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.

Other

Please note: To obtain list eligibility, you will need to take and pass an examination for the classification to establish list eligibility prior to a job offer. Please visit the link below to search for an examination. https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearch.aspx

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.