Motor Carrier Specialist , California Highway Patrol

Job Posting:
Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team, Motor Carrier Specialist I

JC-533948

$5,208.00 - $6,918.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/12/2026

Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) assignments are by administrative decision, per General Order (G.O.) 10.6, Field and Headquarters Assignments and Transfers Nonuniformed Employees; these are not subject to the seniority transfer process.

Under the general supervision of the MAIT Sergeant, the MCS Iperforms collision-involved vehicle inspections, related to pre-impact and post-impact, of vehicles involved in collisions to determine if a mechanical component could have contributed to the cause of the collision. The MCS Iis required to operate a state vehicle for travel throughout the Division as necessary, primarily for traveling to and from tow yards, collision scenes, and carrier terminals.

The MCS Iperforms duties consistent with the procedures and guidelines established in Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 110.1, MAIT operations manual, and HPM 84.1, Motor Carrier Safety Operations. The MCS Ialso determines compliance with applicable laws and regulations contained in the California Vehicle Code, Title 13 – California Code of Regulation, Health and Safety Code, and Title 49 – Code of Federal Regulations.

Motor Carrier Specialist I, California Highway Patrol

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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).

Motor Carrier Specialist I, California Highway Patrol

$5,208.00 - $6,918.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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In Office

Permanent, Full Time

California Highway Patrol

Southern Division

437 North Vermont Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90004

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• Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Interest in collision investigation; willingness to obey orders given by a superior; willingness to take maximum action to protect life and property in conformance with departmental policy; assertiveness and self-confidence; honesty; integrity; enthusiasm; tact; reliability; flexibility; professional demeanor; good judgment; impartiality; and personal appearance commensurate with departmental policy.

Free parking and potential for home storage of state vehicle.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Naoka Iwaya

Hiring Unit Contact:
Sergeant Christopher Buono

EEO Contact:
Equal Opportunity & Access Section  

California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice)

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical…