HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Recruitment/retention bonus

Job summary

State of California in Imperial County is seeking a HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (CF) for a 12-month limited term, full-time position at Calipatria State Prison. Candidates must pass the Heavy Equipment Mechanic CF Exam to qualify, with potential eligibility for Training and Development accommodations.

Travel may be required; free parking is available. Salary ranges from $6,157.00 to $7,379.00 per month, with new-hire placement at the minimum when applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include passing the Heavy Equipment Mechanic CF exam.
• Desirable diesel, hydraulic, and troubleshooting experience with heavy equipment.
• A valid Class 2 or Class 1 driver's license is preferred.

Skills

Diesel repair

Air conditioning repair

Automotive repair

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Posting: HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (CF)

JC-531508 - HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (CF) - HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Salary: $6,157.00 - $7,379.00 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

Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

To obtain list eligibility for this classification, before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the Heavy Equipment Mechanic CF Exam.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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

Calipatria State Prison is located in sunny southern California, approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes south of Palms Springs and 2 hours and 20 minutes east of San Diego.

Free parking is available.

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.

Travel may be required.

Occasional overtime may be required.

Minimum Requirements

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Imperial County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a 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, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

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:

• *Willingness promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and personal experiences
• Diesel Repair and troubleshooting experience
• Air conditioning repair and troubleshooting experience
• Automotive repair and troubleshooting experience
• Possession of a valid Class 2 or Class 1 driver's license

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR).

This classification offers a retention bonus. Employees who are employed at Calipatria State Prison for 12 consecutive, qualifying pay periods, will receive an annual $2,600 recruitment and retention bonus.

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact:
Hiring and Recruitment
[phone] ext: 5214
[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 Information Regarding this recruitment:

• Positions filled as limited term or as a Training and Development may become permanent.
• This advertisement may be used to fill other vacancies that occur during the validity of the candidate pool established from this recruitment. CCR249.3
• Applicants should have eligibility to be appointed by the final file date to be considered for this position.
• Salary posted is the base pay for the classification; a final salary placement will be made at the time of appointment.
• Departments are not required to contact all those with list eligibility; all are encouraged to search for vacancies they may be eligible for and apply.

Appointments may be subject to Hiring Freeze exemption, clearance of the State Restriction of Appointment, Reemployment and Departmental Restriction of Appointment.

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 workplace. 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.