MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to explore the Caltrans Career Compass, a helpful tool designed for candidates to understand and succeed in applying for positions with the State of California. 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. 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: Welding certifications desirable. Class C and Class B or A is desirable.