Examination: Heavy Equipment Mechanic (CF)

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Working title
Heavy Equipment Mechanic (CF)
Monthly salary
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY): $5,978.00 - $7,164.00 per Month
Exam #
2171
Deadline
Continuous
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Position Description

00106826 - HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Under general supervision, a Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Correctional Facility) inspects equipment to locate and determine the extent of necessary repairs and the corrective action necessary; maintains and repairs automobiles, trucks, tractors, (dry vans & flatbeds), refrigerated trailers, forklifts and other material hauling equipment; pumps, air compressors, diesel and gasoline engines, and similar equipment; constructs new special equipment or modifies existing equipment including body frames and running gear; installs or repairs special equipment; operates and maintains tools and machinery used in the repair and maintenance of heavy maintenance equipment; operates power equipment with diesel or gasoline engines to determine malfunction(s) and corrective action; services, repairs and maintains trailers in keeping with governmental rules and regulations; supervises and instructs incarcerated individual workers in the repair, service, and maintenance of equipment and the safe and proper use of tools, volatile substances, and machinery used in a typical repair shop; may be required to operate a computerized maintenance program; prepares and maintains the control and inventory of tools, volatile substances and shop machinery used daily in the service and repair of all equipment; prepares written reports, documents and requisitions, and maintains records and files as required by CALPIA, CDCR, Department of General Services, Office of Fleet Administration, California Highway Patrol and/or any other regulatory agency applicable to the maintenance and operation of motorized equipment. Driver license endorsements for testing operation and delivery of required commercial equipment are desirable.  Positions are subject to the DMV’s Employee Pull Notice program.  

Additional Desirables

Possession of a valid Class B or Class A driver’s license.

 

Assignment during tour of duty may include sole responsibility for the supervision of incarcerated individuals and/or the protection of personal and real property.

 

Education equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.

For information regarding position location(s), please refer to the Eligible List Information section.

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

Unless otherwise stated in the Minimum Qualifications, qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" 1, "or" 2, "or" 3, etc. For example, applicants possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 1 and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 2 may be accepted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.

00106826 - HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Possession of a valid Class C driver license.  (Applicants who do not possess the license will be allowed to compete in the examination, but the license must be obtained prior to appointment.)

and

 

Either I

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a gas and diesel-powered truck mechanic, or a heavy construction equipment mechanic.  (Apprentices who are within six months of completing their apprenticeship program may be admitted to the examination, but they must present evidence of completion of a recognized apprenticeship before they may be appointed.)

 

Or II

Four years of varied mechanical experience on gas and diesel-powered trucks or heavy construction equipment.  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 or certificate approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education under the provisions of California Education Code Division 10, Part 59, Chapter 3, may be substituted for two years of the required experience.  (Students who are within six months of completing their degree will be admitted to the examination but must present evidence of completion prior to appointment.)

 

Or III

Three years performing the duties of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice in the California state service, at least two years of which shall have included experience on gasoline and diesel-powered heavy construction or highway maintenance equipment.

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.

TIP: It is recommended to apply to a job vacancy via the job posting prior to taking the exam, as the exam process may exceed the job posting final filing date. When applying to a job posting you may choose “other” when asked for eligibility then enter in the text field “Exam application being submitted”. This is a department specific exam; you must submit your STD 678 State Application directly to the Department to be admitted to this exam.

The ONLY methods to apply for this exam is by emailing the Department’s exam unit, mailing, or dropping off to the address indicated in the instructions; applying through CalCareers is not an option. By clicking the “Apply Now” button at the top of the bulletin, you will be prompted to either use a template application or create an application. You will then be directed to either download to PDF or print a hard copy to submit via the accepted options (email, mail or drop off).

Please see the “How to Apply” section of this exam bulletin for more details.

Upcoming Filing Cutoff Dates:

  • 4/10/2025
  • 4/24/2025
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  • 5/15/2025
  • 5/29/2025
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  • 10/16/2025
  • 10/30/2025
  • 11/13/2025
  • 12/4/2025
  • 12/18/2025
  • 1/8/2026

Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) must be received or postmarked by the filing date indicated above. Applications postmarked, personally delivered or received via interoffice mail after the filing date will be processed in the next group.

Who Should Apply

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):

  • HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - Open

How to Apply

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

You may apply by mail to:

  • Prison Industry Authority
    Exam Unit
    560 East Natoma Street
    Folsom, CA 95630

Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678).

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

  • Prison Industry Authority
    Exam Unit
    560 East Natoma Street
    Folsom, CA 95630
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Non-operational weekends and holidays

Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678). All applicants must provide proof of identification. Accepted forms of identification are: 1) a photo identification card or 2) two forms of signed identification.

You may apply by email to:

Exams@calpia.ca.gov

Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678).

Special Testing Arrangements

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

Application Link

Heavy Equipment Mechanic (CF)

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

Prison Industry Authority
Exam Unit
560 E Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: (916) 358-2696
Exams@calpia.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.