MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Caltrans; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Contra Costa County to inspect, maintain, and repair state-owned bridges, buildings, and related systems. You will perform plumbing, electrical, and building tasks, operate on high structures, and work with a crew under supervision.

The role requires a Class C driver's license (CDL not required), welding certifications are desirable, and readiness to respond to urgent repairs.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid California Driver's License.
• Welding certifications desirable.
• May be exposed to hazardous conditions and high work locations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair plumbing, heating, water, and sewer systems; electrical maintenance.
• Perform building construction and repair work as needed.
• Assist with concrete repair, signs, guardrails, and other highway maintenance tasks.
• Respond to urgent bridge repairs and incidents during all hours.

Skills

Class C driver’s license

Inspect and repair tasks

Tools

Welding certifications

Job description

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536954

Position #(s): 904-640-6940-918

Working Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Classification: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

$5,422.00 - $6,499.00 A

$5,949.00 - $7,136.00 B

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: Contra Costa County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: California Department of Transportation

Department Information

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.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

Under Direction of a Caltrans Bridge Maintenance Supervisor the incumbent performs a variety a skilled labor in the operation maintenance and repair of state-owned drawbridges, buildings, pump houses and other various state owned mechanical and non-mechanical structures, highways and state right of ways. Inspects, maintains, and repairs plumbing, heating, water, and sewer systems; does electrical maintenance and repair work; does miscellaneous minor building construction and repair work; estimates and requisitions materials and supplies; keeps tools and equipment in good condition; keeps records and prepares reports. May function on a day to day basis without close supervision and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to Bridge maintenance. May instruct Lead or Supervise. Additional tasks may include, but are not limited to, concrete repair on bridge structures, signs, fence, guardrail, traffic control, and other related highway bridge maintenance tasks. Must be able to recognize deficiencies and hazards and be able to use diplomacy and tact when answering questions from the public, other government agencies and the press. Employee will be expected to respond to urgent bridge repairs and highway incidents during normal working hours, at night, on weekends, during all weather conditions. May be in close proximity to heavy traffic conditions. May be exposed to poison oak, other irritating plants, insects and animals. Must possess the ability to work above ground from scaffolds, make use of ladders and access bridge structures in excess of 200 feet above the traveled way. Employee must be comfortable working around the water from work boats and pier caps. At any time during the year the incumbent may be assigned work at any location on overnight travel status to assist other crews in performing work projects. Class C driver license required, Class B or A Desirable. Welding certifications desirable.

PARF# 04-27-0674, JC-536954

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Maintenance Mechanic exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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

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 valid and Class C driver’s license.

This 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 for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birth dates and social security numbers.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s.).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).