Job Posting: Equipment Engineer

Department of Transportation

JC-441367
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Equipment Engineer
EQUIPMENT ENGINEER

$6,175.00 - $11,567.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 12/13/2024

Job Description and Duties

This position reports to a Senior Equipment Engineer and under their direction, performs difficult mechanical engineering design, vehicle specification preparation, modifications to existing designs to accommodate changing equipment performance requirements, estimating and inspection work involved in the design, development, fabrication, and assembly of all vehicles and mobile equipment purchased for the Department's statewide fleet. Performs research and development into advanced technology highway maintenance vehicles. Directs the performance and acceptance testing of vehicles and construction equipment. Provides the final engineering interpretive analysis of vehicle specifications, vehicle up-fitter engineering work, design drawings, compliance with air resource board requirements, final vehicle certification processes and other related work. Provides troubleshooting and design services to the end users and mechanics for the Department’s statewide fleet. The incumbent is required to work primarily in an office setting but will also be in truck assembly/repair shops, district equipment repair shops, highway maintenance yards and various outdoor sites including work zones. The incumbent will work with vendors and assist in equipment inspections at the vendor’s business location in or out of state. A valid driver’s license is required when operating a State vehicle.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Equipment Engineer 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.

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

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PARF# 32-5-089 / JC- 441367

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 3400 R Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County.

While doing his/her duties the employee will be working under artificial light in a climate controlled office. The balance will be spent working in a shop that will have semi-controlled temperature and sound levels of varying elevations, outside in ambient temperatures, vendors facility in unknown conditions, district equipment repair shops, highway maintenance yards and various outdoor sites including work zones. Occasional overnight travel within the state and across state lines is required but not frequent. There is opportunity for telework, however, adequate support of shop personnel will require work in the office during some phases of assigned projects.


This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-441367
Position #(s):
932-001-3639-XXX
Working Title:
Equipment Engineer
Classification:
EQUIPMENT ENGINEER
$6,175.00 - $7,363.00 A
$7,071.00 - $8,848.00 B
$8,468.00 - $10,595.00 C
$9,244.00 - $11,567.00 D
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity. 

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov 

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf   

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

Special Requirements

  • Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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.  Here is a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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: 12/13/2024

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).

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 Transportation
N/A
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Transportation
Drop-Off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
Closed on weekends and State Holidays
08:00 AM - 05:00 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.

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:

Knowledge of:

  • Mechanical engineering methods, materials and equipment used in the design, fabrication and maintenance of automotive and mobile equipment and their subsystems.
  • Provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations, including the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, California Vehicle Code and their associated referenced and incorporated literature such as Society of Automotive Engineers recommendations.
  • Techniques and instruments for measuring vehicle noise and for testing lighting devices, braking systems, electrical circuits, and other safety equipment.
  • Commercial vehicle weight load distribution; requirements for commercial vehicle and cargo tank safety equipment; general automotive equipment engineering; engineering analysis; computer systems; codes, safety orders, and Federal and State regulations governing the design and building of mobile equipment and vehicles.
  • Air mandates including the Federal Engine mandates, CARB ATCM ( California Air resources Board Air Toxics Control Measure), CARB PERP ( California Air Resources Board Portable Equipment Registration Program), and South Coast Air Quality Management District requirements. 

Ability to prepare, analyze, and check drawings, specifications and estimates for vehicles and components. Organize and conduct research on automotive safety equipment; draw or work from plans, drawings, and specifications; effectively communicate with others; prepare formal reports; analyze situations accurately and take effective action and maintain cooperative relationships with members of the department and with manufacturers and dealers in the automotive and equipment field; operate in a lead capacity for special studies; analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.

Benefits

Click HERE  to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Irina Prints
(279) 234-2367
irina.prints@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Gabriel Pineda
(916) 227-9501
gabriel.pineda@dot.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:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.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.

Important Application Information

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-441367), PARF# 32-5-089 and title of the position (Equipment Engineer) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

 

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

 

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

 

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this 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, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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.

Application Methods:
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