Job Description

The General Services Department is accepting applications for a Full-Time/Permanent Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic. Well qualified applicants should possess the ability to determine, perform routine service of heavy to light duty, electric vehicles and equipment. Inspect, maintain and diagnose equipment and vehicle issues, advise management regarding mechanical issues and complete repair records. Four years of varied mechanical experience on gas and diesel powered trucks or heavy construction equipment and 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. Good attendance, punctuality, and attitude are important characteristics. Only the most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. A duty statement is available in the General Services Transportation Office. SROA, Surplus, and DSH employees meeting transfer or list eligibility will be considered first

Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely describes your work experience. Only the most qualified candidates that are reachable on the Certification List will be scheduled for a hiring interview. All interested qualified candidates that meet the recruitment criteria should submit Form STD 678 Employment Application electronically via Cal Careers, mail or in person to the Human Resources – Examination/Hiring Unit by the final filing date.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please note that the application submission cutoff date is set for the 31st of every month. Applications received after this date will be processed during the next scheduled cutoff date.

To ensure your application will be considered, the following items are required:

  • You must first take an examination to obtain eligibility in order to apply for this job vacancy. Obtaining list eligibility is a separate process. Click on the exam link below to be taken to the Heavy Equipment Mechanic Examination.
  • You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application and include duties performed with Supervisor’s name and Contact information. All experience and education relatable to this classification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678 application.
  • If applicable, you must include copies of any documents that will support you meet the minimum qualifications for this classification (e.g., Training and Development Assignment or out-of-class experience approved and documented in your Department’s Personnel Office). Failure to do so may disqualify you from this process. 
  • Attach a copy of proof of degree and transcripts if education is required to meet the minimum qualification. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with your STD 678 Application.

In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
 
JC-437505
Position #(s):
 
480-559-6834-002
Working Title:
 
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
Classification:
 
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
$5,608.00 - $6,723.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
 
# of Positions:
 
1
Work Location:
 
Napa County
Telework:
 
In Office
Job Type:
 
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness.  Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov

Special Requirements

  • 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.

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals.

For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/3/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
 Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Attn: Exams & Hiring Unit - M.E.
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
NapaCA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Exams & Hiring Unit - M.E.
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
NapaCA 94558
Wilkens Cottage
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) web site and to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) web site for retirement and health benefit information.

Other benefits include:

  • Free Parking
  • On-site childcare
  • Electric Vehicle charging stations
  • Beautiful walking trails and access to parks
  • On-site exercise facility

Martin RIvera

Qualifications

refer to job announcement.

State

California