CALTRANS HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

State of California; California; On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hire-Above Minimum

Monthly pay differential

Differential removal on movement

Job summary

State of California, Department of Transportation, seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician (Shop) to repair and service a variety of fleet equipment in an in-office setting at San Bernardino. You will inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment, and prepare records with computer tools.

The role may require traveling to field locations or other shops; a valid California driver license is required and a drug screening will be conducted before hiring.

Qualifications

• Must be able to diagnose and repair heavy equipment.
• Experience maintaining fleet equipment and safety practices.
• Ability to follow procedures and complete records.

Responsibilities

• Construct, inspect, diagnose, repair, and service fleet equipment used by the Department.
• Complete records and reports; use computers for various tasks.
• May instruct or direct helpers, apprentices, or other employees.
• Primary work location is the main shop or a sub shop; support may be needed at field sites.

Skills

Diagnosing equipment

Repairing equipment

Fleet maintenance

Safety procedures

Tools

Calibration tools

Job description

Heavy Equipment Technician (Shop)

Department: Department of Transportation

Job Control Number: JC-538339

Salary: $5,608.00 - $6,723.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 11/21/2026

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Location: 320 S Sierra Way, San Bernardino, San Bernardino County (In Office)

Telework: In Office

Position: Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Responsibilities: The incumbent works in the Division of Equipment (DOE) under the direction of a Highway Mechanic Supervisor or a Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker. Tasks include constructing, inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and servicing various fleet equipment types used by the Department. The incumbent completes various records and reports, uses computer equipment for various tasks, and may assist in instructing or giving direction to helpers, apprentices, or other employees. The primary work location is the main shop or sub shop.

This role may require work outside or travel to assist at a field mechanic’s location or a highway maintenance station. The incumbent must be able to work in inclement weather, including severe cold or heat, and may be required to assist with the daily operation of the shop. Job assignments may be subject to travel, rotation, changes of shift, including work hours and workdays.

Requirements: Must possess a valid California Class C driver license. The incumbent must assume responsibility for reasonable safeguards, proper use and handling of materials, tools, equipment, and facilities at all times and must use personal protective equipment (PPE).

Eligibility: Position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

Benefits & Perks:

• Employees in this classification may be eligible for a Recruitment Hire-Above Minimum Authorization salary rate commensurate to CalHR salary laws, rules, and regulations.


• Applicants may be eligible to receive an additional amount for recruitment and retention monthly pay differential.


• The Hire-Above Minimum Authorization and monthly pay differential may be removed upon movement from the approved classes or locations.

Other Requirements:

• Position requires a valid California Drivers License (CDL).


• Position requires a drug screening to be passed prior to being hired.

Mission & Vision: Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, 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 workplace.