Examination: Automotive Technician II

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Working title
Automotive Technician II
Monthly salary
$4,219.00 - $5,554.00 per Month
Exam #
4320
Deadline
07/31/2025
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Position Description

00106830 - AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN II

This is the lead and advanced journeyperson level. Incumbents perform in one of the following work settings: (1) act as leadpersons to oversee the work of two or more journeypersons and subordinates in maintaining a large fleet of vehicles; (2) maintain a fleet of vehicles; perform preventative maintenance; schedule and verify maintenance and repair; make mechanical and electrical repairs and adjustments; diagnose and inspect motor vehicles and accessories for needed repairs; secure and maintain both manual and computer records on maintenance and servicing of a fleet of vehicles; arrange for disposal of hazardous materials; interpret repair manuals and related materials; maintain tools and equipment; order and maintain inventory of automotive parts and supplies; and (3) oversee equipment installation including the assembly, installation, removal and repair of special enforcement and emergency equipment on motor vehicles, recondition used vehicles, and perform the more complex installation functions including fabrication of new equipment installation techniques. Successful performance of many of the duties performed by this class require incumbents to crawl underneath a vehicle/down under the dashboard/into the trunk; lift and carry tires up to 60 pounds in weight; and work in varying, and sometimes extreme, temperatures.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Possession of headlamp and brake adjustment certificates. Possession of a motor vehicle pollution control device installer's license.

NOTE: All applicants must meet the experience and/or education requirements for this examination by the final filing date. Part-time or full-time jobs, regardless of whether paid or volunteer positions, and inside or outside California state service will count towards experience.

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.

00106830 - AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN II

Either I


In the California state service, one year of experience performing the duties of an Automotive Technician I. (Promotional candidates who are within six months of satisfying the experience requirement of this class will be admitted to the examination, but they must fully meet the experience requirement before being eligible for appointment.)

Or II


Three years of experience in maintenance of motor vehicles either: (a) in a major vehicle repair facility; (b) an automobile agency; or (c) a garage. Experience shall have included at least one year scheduling the servicing of vehicles, or experience in the installation, adjustment, or repair of specialized automotive electrical accessories or equipment. (College or trade school education in automotive mechanics or automotive engineering may be substituted for the required general experience on a year-for-year basis.)

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.

Final Filing Date: 7/31/2025.

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 not be accepted.

NOTE: Dates printed on mobile bar codes, such as Quick Response codes available at the United States Postal Service, are not considered postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit their application on time and to ensure the envelope is postmarked.

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):

  • AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN II - Open

How to Apply

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

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

You may apply by mail to:

  • California Highway Patrol
    052/Selection Standards and Examinations Section
    Examination Services
    P.O. Box 942898
    Sacramento, CA 94298-0001

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:

  • California Highway Patrol
    052/Selection Standards and Examinations Section
    Examination Services
    601 North 7th Street
    Sacramento, CA 95811
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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.

All application (STD 678) forms must include: employment history "from" and "to" dates (month/day/year), hours per week, title/job classification, and duties performed. Application (STD 678) forms received without this information will be rejected. Résumés or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application (STD 678) form.

NOTE: DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (CALHR) OR TO A LOCAL CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICE.

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

Automotive Technician II

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

California Highway Patrol
052/Selection Standards and Examinations Section
Examination Services
P.O. Box 942898
Sacramento, CA 94298-0001
Phone: (916) 843-3820

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.