Automotive Technician II (Automotive Technician I)

Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Senior Inspector of Automotive Equipment the Automotive Technician II is responsible for performing the more complex installation of costly, specialized, and highly technological emergency equipment in the department’s standard, specialty, and undercover vehicles. Read and interpret complex manufacturer and repair manuals and apply knowledge of current automobile technology to perform duties consistently, with little or no guidance, during detailed inspections, installations, modifications, and diagnostics testing and repair of police equipment for conversion of standard vehicles to police vehicles in a variety of configurations for the Fleet Operations Section. 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 Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. • 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. • The CHP utilizes their own Automotive Technician II certification list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Automotive Technician II classification to be eligible to take the examination. To obtain certification list eligibility, please view the examination bulletin link at CalCareers and follow all instructions. In addition to applying for the examination, applicants MUST submit an application to this Job Control to be considered for the position. 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: Be able to lift 60 pounds in weight, be able to work in varying, and sometimes extreme temperatures, and have strong interpersonal/verbal communication skills; and good attendance and punctuality.