JC-527543 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

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

Classification: AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I (MAND)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services.

 CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake.

This position is located in the Motor Pool Department of the Veterans Home of California – Redding,  the Automotive Equipment Operator I (AEO I) will operate and service passenger vehicles, trucks, small-wheeled tractors, and similar motor equipment; may instruct, lead or supervise resident workers. Operate, service, wash, and make minor adjustments and repairs to passenger vehicles, trucks, small wheeled tractors and other automotive equipment; transport passengers; load, unload, and deliver laundry, ice, food, furniture, freight, farm products, gravel, rubbish, and other materials

Apply today to join our team! Visit our website at  to learn more about us.

We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing CalVet’s Veterans Hiring Preference (please refer to the Special Requirements section below) and the state’s Veterans Preference program.

Please note: You will need to take and pass an examination for Automotive Equipment Operator I to establish list eligibility prior to job offer.
Please visit  for more information. Veterans are encouraged to utilize the state’s Veterans Preference Program.

This position is subject to the Post and Bid requirements for Bargaining Unit 12

Monthly application review cut-off periods will be on the 1^st of each month.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Working overtime is a requirement of this position.

Employees of CalVet will be required to follow state or county public health guidelines and requirements enacted in accordance with infectious disease prevention and control.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• Veterans may qualify for a CalVet Veterans Hiring Preference
• Military service must be included in the Employment History section of the Employment Applications (STD. 678)
• The application package must include documentation of discharge, appropriate to the branch of service
• The documentation must reflect a discharge/release under conditions other than dishonorable
• If the candidate fails to include this information then the CalVet Veterans Hiring Preference shall not be granted in the recruitment
• Successful completion of a live scan and a pre-employment physical (including drug testing for certain civil service classifications) will be required
• Possession of a driver license valid for operation of any bus designed to carry more than 15 passengers, any single vehicle with three or more axles, any such vehicle towing another vehicle weighing less than 6,000 pounds gross
• Applicants who do not possess this license will be admitted to the examination but must secure the license prior to appointment. and One year of experience in the operation and care of automotive equipment, including light trucks

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 Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is Martin Rivera.