HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
Department of Parks & Recreation · Los Angeles County
Salary: $5,608 – $7,379 per month
Closes: 2026-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
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Job Description and Duties
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC – GREAT BASIN DISTRICT / HUNGRY VALLEY AUTO SHOP / GORMAN, CA
This classification is subject to the Post and Bid Process. Applications from a certification list, transfer change in class, reinstatement, re-employment, and training and development assignment candidates will be accepted for this position but consistent with the MOU/Bargaining Agreement BU12/13 contract cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.
The reporting location for this position is the Hungry Valley Auto Shop located in Gorman, CA 93243. This position will work under the direction of the Park Maintenance Chief I.
This position requires physical agility and capability to carry out various tasks assigned to the automotive and heavy equipment function. This position may be required to work with classifications outside of the maintenance series. This position may act as Lead Person when working with Mechanic's Helper, PMA, Laborers, and Maintenance Aides.
This position is a uniformed classification and is required to maintain an appearance conforming to Department standards.
The schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday, 6:00AM - 4:30PM (subject to change based on operational need).
Training and Development Assignments may be considered.
This position is designated as not telework eligible.
This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.
The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.
Employees who work to support State Vehicle Recreation Areas (SVRA) utilize the OHV Trust Fund and are responsible for appropriate use of the fund and to help ensure program transparency, accountability, and compliance (TAC) goals are met.
To gain List Eligibility you must successfully complete the civil service exam for Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Please see exam information below in the Eligibility Information section.
Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962.
State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Chris Bartman at (661) 753-7488 or Chris.Bartman@parks.ca.gov
This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.
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.
DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)
SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.
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:- Possession of a valid California Class A
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Application timeline
Applications close in 13 days, on November 17, 2026.
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Posting history
This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on November 4, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.