JC-533807 Automotive Technician I

This posting states its location as Yolo County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

The CHP utilizes their own Automotive Technician I certification list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Automotive Technician I classification to be eligible to take the examination. To obtain certification list eligibility, please view the examination bulletin link at CalCareers and follow all instructions. In addition to applying for the examination, applicants MUST submit an application to this Job Control in order to be considered for the position.

Install a highly technical, complex radio system, Enforcement Vehicle 2020 (EV 20), which includes: four radios, a scanner, a high frequency repeater, an on-board computer, a touch screen monitor, a keyboard and three additional antennas. Modify the vehicle’s original charging system in order to operate the EV 20 system, which includes routing and installing an additional complex wiring harness. Install a complex Emergency Warning Light (EWL) equipment system, which includes installation of a control head, core module and expansion module. Prepare vehicles for installation of Wireless Mobile Video/Audio Recording System (WMVARS), which includes installing the WMVARS' various mounting brackets to mount two cameras and a wireless microphone; modifying the cabin camera mounting bracket; routing, installing, and interfacing the WMVARS wiring harness into the current CHP wiring harness; and connecting the system to an existing power source.

Working Conditions

The Automotive Technician I will work both indoors and outdoors. While indoors, the temperature and humidity are reasonably controlled, and while outdoors, the employee is exposed to climatic conditions.

Qualifications

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.

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for California Highway Patrol is Martin Rivera.