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STATE OF CALIFORNIA•DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION POSITION DUTY STATEMENT PM-0924(REV 7/2014) CLASSIFICATION TITLE OFFICE/BRANCH/SECTION Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice, Caltrans Division of Equipment/Maintenance & Repair/Shop 10/3234 WORKING TITLE POSITION NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice (HEMA) 932-030-3714- As a valued member of the Caltrans team, you make it possible for the Department to provide a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California's economy and livability. Caltrans is a performance- driven, transparent, and accountable organization that values its people, resources and partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation and teamwork. GENERAL STATEMENT: Under close supervision from a CT Highway Mechanic Supervisor as an indentured apprentice, employee learns and performs progressively skilled work in the repair and maintenance of heavy highway equipment and automotive equipment. This three-year apprentice-training program is intended to qualify the candidate to compete for journey level status as a Caltrans (CT) Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Employees in this class are indentured apprentices in training under provisions of the apprenticeship standards and written apprentice agreement. Employees must maintain satisfactory progress in the academic and vocational aspects of the apprenticeship program as part of the job requirement. TYPICAL DUTIES: Percentage Job Description Essential(E)/Marginal(M)1 60% E Assists a journey mechanic and receives training in the repair and maintenance of trucks, tractors, power shovels, graders, snow plows, pumps, air compressors, diesel engines, gasoline engines, automobiles and similar equipment. Assists in the construction and modification of highway equipment; learns to operate and maintain tools and machinery used in the construction, repair and maintenance of highway equipment; may assist in the inspection of equipment to locate and determine the extent of necessary repairs and the corrective action necessary. Takes after hour's courses necessary to round out his/her training. 30% E Makes repairs on a level commensurate with his/her knowledge and abilities, under the direction of a journey mechanic. 10% E Studies and tests in apprenticeship related materials. 1 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS are the core duties of the position that cannot be reassigned. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS are the minor tasks of the position that can be assigned to others. SUPERVISION OR GUIDANCE EXERCISED OVER OTHERS This position does not supervise other employees. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS Must have the ability to: learn aspects of automotive and heavy equipment type repairs that includes such items as hydraulics, final drives, transmissions, engines, electrical and suspensions; must have a general knowledge of tools and materials; read, write, and understand English; knowledge of basic arithmetic; ability to follow written or verbal instructions; acquire acceptable work habits. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DECISIONS AND CONSEQUENCES OF ERROR Responsibility for decisions shall increase with time in the program as skills develop and general knowledge improves. Errors or bad judgment could result in improper repairs to equipment, which could lead to breakdowns, added expense, and unsafe situations. Failure to meet related training schedules and passing scores could result in extended time in the program. Repeated failures could result in dismissal. ADA NOfBC@ For individuals with sensory disabilities,this document is available in alternate formats. For information, call (916)445-1233, TTY 711,or write to Records and Forms Management,1120 N Street,MS-89,Sacramento,CA 95814.