What are the responsibilities and job description for the AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES position at Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center?
Positions exist in the General Services/Transportation department at Porterville Developmental Center. Incumbents must operate and maintain delivery trucks and any vehicle needed to perform duties in the transportation department as scheduled by the Automotive Pool Manager or designee.
Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of Personal Leave.
Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.
Individuals interested in the position must take and pass the Department of State Hospitals' Automotive Equipment Operator I, DMH & DDS examination. To view the Exam Bulletin, click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser and follow the instructions provided: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3319
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in the duty statement. Must be able to move, load and unload heavy items.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Ongoing interaction with clients, personnel and the general public. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment; work in extreme weather conditions. Position requires sitting, lifting, pulling, pushing, bending and stooping.