MAILING MACHINES OPERATOR II

State of California; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is hiring a Mailing Machines Operator II for its Sacramento headquarters. The role involves operating high-speed mailing equipment, maintaining production records, and handling post office billing forms.

Shift is 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a salary range of $3,994.00–$4,992.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate various mailing machines and equipment.
• Maintain daily production records and transport material on pallets, cages, and postal carts.
• Must be able to lift/carry boxes up to 50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed mailing equipment and adjust as needed.
• Maintain production records and handle material transport.
• Complete forms for Post Office billings and ensure safety in the work area.

Tools

Mailing inserters

Card attaching equipment

Postage meters

Heavy duty folders

Scales

Joggers

Barcode reader

Sorter machines

Job description

Job Posting: Mailing Machines Operator II

Department of Motor Vehicles

JC-537141

Mailing Machines Operator II

$3,994.00 - $4,992.00 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: 11/12/2026

Job Description and Duties

This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento.

Are you looking for an opportunity to launch an exciting career in government with the strength of purpose and job security to achieve personal and professional growth? If you are self-motivated and are interested in working in a production environment, the Outgoing Mail unit wants you to be their next Mailing Machines Operator II. Outgoing Mail is looking for self-motivated staff that works well in a production environment. This is the expert/specialist level in this series. Must be able to operate various mailing machines and equipment consisting of high-speed mail inserters, card attaching equipment, postage meters, heavy duty folders, scales, joggers, barcode reader, and sorter machines, and make complex adjustments and minor repairs on these mailing machines. Maintain daily production records and transport material on pallets, cages, and/or postal carts, complete proper forms for the Post Office billings. Must be able to lift/carry boxes weighing up to 50 lb. and keep work area clean and safe. Shift Hours are 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed.

All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.

The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.

To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the "EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process.

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

Working Conditions

Due to hazardous noise environment from operation of mailing machines, hearing protection is required at all times.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• MAILING MACHINES OPERATOR II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-537141

Position #(s): 525-026-1780-001

Working Title: Mailing Machines Operator II

Classification: MAILING MACHINES OPERATOR II

Salary Range: $3,994.00 - $4,992.00

Salary Note: New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Work Week: Monday through Friday

Department Information

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a recognized leader in public service and has existed for over 100 years. The DMV is responsible for registering approximately 36 million vehicles in California, and serving 34 million driver license and identification card holders, collecting over $14 billion in annual revenue. The DMV also maintains and oversees many other functions. The DMV provides quality licensing and motor vehicle-related services in its field offices located throughout California and online at www.dmv.ca.gov.

Special Requirements

• 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.

Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination); see Who May Apply section below for more information. Additionally, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Using the online application system as specified in this announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Advertisement may be used for subsequent vacancies within 180 days.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), 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 license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.

• Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635)

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:

Regular and reliable attendance; reporting to work regularly and timely; maintaining a constructive and solution- oriented attitude; working cooperatively with team members and others; and treating others with honesty, courtesy, and respect. Knowledge of Postal regulations and time sensitive mail timeframes and show initiative in a way that ensures delivery is easy and efficient.

Benefits

The Department of Motor Vehicles and the State of California offer many benefits to its employees. These include health, vision, and dental benefits; retirement plans (CalPERS); savings plans (401K and 457b); leave benefits; insurance (such as group legal insurance and group long term disability insurance); and employee assistance program. Benefits may be based on the job classification, bargaining unit, tenure, time base, and length of appointment. Click on each web link below for more information.

• Benefits summary – https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/general-benefits/
• Benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System – https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/retirement/
• Benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service – https://www.calhr.ca.gov/about-calhr/divisions-program