Job Posting: HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Department of State Hospitals

JC-437505
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

$5,445.00 - $6,276.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 7/12/2024

Job Description and Duties

The General Services Department is accepting applications for a Full-Time/Permanent Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic. Well-qualified applicants should possess the ability to determine, perform routine service of heavy-to-light duty, electric vehicles and equipment. Inspect, maintain and diagnose equipment and vehicle issues, advise management regarding mechanical issues and complete repair records. Four years of varied mechanical experience on gas and diesel powered trucks or heavy construction equipment and an Associate of Arts Degree in Heavy Equipment Maintenance, Diesel Mechanics, or Heavy Equipment Mechanics or a certificate of completion from an accredited community college or equivalent degree. Good attendance, punctuality, and attitude are important characteristics. Only the most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. A duty statement is available in the General Services Transportation Office. SROA, Surplus, and DSH employees meeting transfer or list eligibility will be considered first

Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely describes your work experience. Only the most qualified candidates that are reachable on the Certification List will be scheduled for a hiring interview. All interested qualified candidates that meet the recruitment criteria should submit Form STD 678 Employment Application electronically via Cal Careers, mail or in person to the Human Resources – Examination/Hiring Unit by the final filing date.

To ensure your application will be considered, the following items are required:

  • You must first take an examination to obtain eligibility in order to apply for this job vacancy. Obtaining list eligibility is a separate process. Click here to be taken to

    the Heavy Equipment Mechanic Examination.

    Please note that the next cutoff to take this exam is by 7/11/24.
  • All experience and education relatable to the classification specifications should be included in your application to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications - CalHR for the position. 

  • You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, “JC-437505” in the “Job Title(s)” section of the application.
  • Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678 application.
  • If applicable, you must include copies of any documents that will support you meet the minimum qualifications for this classification (e.g., Training and Development Assignment or out-of-class experience approved and documented in your Department’s Personnel Office). Failure to do so may disqualify you from this process. 
  • Attach a copy of proof of degree and transcripts if education is required to meet the minimum qualification. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with your STD 678 Application.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-437505
Position #(s):
480-559-6834-002
Working Title:
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
Classification:
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
$5,445.00 - $6,276.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Napa County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness.  Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/12/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.

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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals
Attn: Exams & Hiring Unit - M.E.
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals
Exams & Hiring Unit - M.E.
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558
Wilkens Cottage
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) web site and to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) web site for retirement and health benefit information.

 

Other benefits include:

  • Free Parking
  • On-site childcare
  • Electric Vehicle charging stations
  • Beautiful walking trails and access to parks
  • On-site exercise facility

 

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Melissa Eilbracht
(707) 253-5886
melissa.eilbracht@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Tiffani Emerson Morris
(707) 312-6255
tiffani.emersonmorris@dsh.ca.gov
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.

Survey

Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Recruitment Survey

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareers Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

Please note: This survey is separate from the job application. It will not be viewed by hiring managers nor used in any employment decisions.

 

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 work place. 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.

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