STATIONARY ENGINEER

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent, the Stationary Engineer is responsible for a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance, servicing and repair including but not limited to HVAC systems including ventilation of office and maintenance buildings, garage doors, boiler systems, fuel systems, electrical components, maintenance and operation of Safety Roadside Rest Areas, interior and exterior lighting, sewage lift station pumps, boilers, storm water pumps and controllers, transformers, back flow testing, fire pumps, power, water, air compressors, all types of motors, single and multiphase electrical circuits up to 480 volts, and other mechanical systems for buildings.
The Stationary Engineer may be required to work alternate shifts such as but not limited to 5/8, 9/80, 4/10, nights and/or weekends.
Will be required to work overtime and must be able to respond after hours to emergency calls, storms, or special projects.
Must be able to climb and work from scaffolding and ladders, personnel hoists and lifts.
This position must travel throughout the District 3 Sutter/Sierra Region and occasionally statewide.
Incumbent must possess a valid Class C Driver’s License.
As the operator on file for various water disinfecting stations throughout the Region, it will be desirable for the stationary engineer to maintain a minimum of a T1 or D1 license in order to be in compliance with the State Water Board.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Stationary Engineer Exam.
For those who do not have current eligibility (e.
g.
, transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.
The Stationary Engineer Exam is located here: https://calcareers.
ca.
gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.
aspx?examCD=0PBDA The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions Position is located in Downieville, Sierra County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
While at their base of operation, employee may be required to sit for long periods using a keyboard and video display terminal.
Other physical activities will include standing, walking, bending at the neck and waist, stooping, squatting climbing, kneeling, twisting at the neck and waist, traversing steep slopes, and pruning or cutting vegetation to gain access.
Operating a motor vehicle for long periods is also part of this function.
The ability to lift 80 pounds or move large or cumbersome equipment from one location to another will be necessary.
Other activities may be reaching above or at the shoulder, pushing or pulling, simple grasping or fine manipulation.
Some of this position is labor intensive.
Incumbent must have physical ability to react quickly to errant motorist and do strenuous manual labor.
While at their base operation, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting and be required to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
Frequent travel throughout the District and fieldwork is required.
Incumbent must follow all policies, procedures and safe working practices.
Employee will also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and/or extreme heat and cold.
The incumbent must be able to respond to reported system failures that may occur on short notice.
These incidents may occur anytime, during the day or night and on weekends or holidays and in any type of weather.
The incumbent will be expected to be available for extended periods out of town on a per diem basis.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Job Code #: JC-419521 Position #(s): 903-709-6712-XXX Working Title: Caltrans Maintenance Stationary Engineer Classification: STATIONARY ENGINEER $5,911.
00 - $6,206.
00 A Work Location: Sierra County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: Caltrans District 3 Marysville Department Information Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.
Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
Department Website: www.
dot.
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gov Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: https://dot.
ca.
gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.
pdf Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.
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gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.
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gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity 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.
Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license.
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: 3/20/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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 Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Transportation Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 08:00 AM - 05:00 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.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: It will be desirable for the stationary engineer to maintain a minimum of a T1 or D1 license in order to be in compliance with the State Water Board.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact: Zoe Frey (916) 654-4385 Zoe.
Frey@dot.
ca.
gov Hiring Unit Contact: Rosalinda Andrade (530) 720-3234 Rosalinda.
Andrade@dot.
ca.
gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368-3367 Ask.
eeo@dot.
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.
Important Applications Instructions: The State application (STD.
678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly.
For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-419521), PARF# 03-4-0312 and title of the position (Stationary Engineer) must be included on the STD.
678 form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD.
678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD.
678).
This page is for examination use only.
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.
Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.
The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
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It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place.
Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.