Senior Motor Vehicle Technician

Job Posting:
Senior Motor Vehicle Technician

Department of Motor Vehicles

$4,794.00 - $6,002.00 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: 9/21/2026

This position is located at the Santa Clara Field Office in Santa Clara.

This Limited Term position may be extended to 24 months and may become Permanent.

Under general direction of the Administrative Manager in a Grade IV field office, the Senior Motor Vehicle Technician (SMVT) is a Lead Technician for the performance of technical work in a field office of the Department of Motor Vehicles. In this capacity, the SMVT should exhibit a high degree of initiative, independence of action, and responsibility for the accuracy and thoroughness of their work.

All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.

The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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Works in an office setting at a public counter. Saturday/extended office hours may be required.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Job Code #: JC-531225

Position #:

-906

Working Title:

Senior Motor Vehicle Technician

Classification: SENIOR MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

$4,794.00 - $6,002.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Santa Clara County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Work Week:
Monday through Friday

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination); see Who May Apply section below for more information. Additionally, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Using the online application system as specified in this announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Advertisement may be used for subsequent vacancies within 180 days.

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Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum…