Field & Shop Heavy Equipment Technician

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

Job summary

State of California, Department of Transportation, seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician (Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic) in Sacramento. The role involves constructing, inspecting, diagnosing, repairing and servicing a fleet of equipment, with duties in shop and field settings and responsibilities for records and PPE.

New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum of the classification. Final filing date is 10/23/2026. Travel and overtime may be required; a valid CDL is required.

Qualifications

• Construct, inspect, diagnose, repair and service equipment.
• Complete records and reports using computer equipment.
• May instruct or direct helpers, apprentices or other employees.
• Must possess a valid Class C driver license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a shop and/or field environment performing maintenance.
• Construct, inspect, diagnose, repair and service equipment.
• Complete records and reports; use computer equipment.
• May instruct or direct helpers, apprentices or other employees.

Skills

Diagnose equipment

Repair equipment

Inspect equipment

Shop/field work

PPE/safety

Job description

State of California, Department of Transportation, seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician (Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic) in Sacramento. The role involves constructing, inspecting, diagnosing, repairing and servicing a fleet of equipment, with duties in shop and field settings and responsibilities for records and PPE.

New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum of the classification. Final filing date is 10/23/2026. Travel and overtime may be required; a valid CDL is required.