Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Supervise and participate in a wide range of work projects undertaken by the assigned unit. Such projects include, but are not limited to, flexible and rigid pavement maintenance, roadside maintenance, weed control, mowing, maintenance of fence, ditches, culverts, litter, debris, sweeping, graffiti, spills, stormwater and NPDES projects, rest areas, vista points, pavement markers, guideposts, signs, guard rail, median barrier, snow and ice control, and storm.
Schedule and plan work for the assigned unit. Ensure required personnel, materials, and equipment is available. Prepare necessary work plans on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis. Inspect right-of way and recognize deficiencies and hazards in order to initiate appropriate actions.
Respond to emergencies and major incidents such as traffic accidents, highway spills, floods, and storms. Conduct safety meetings and other training. Ensure staff is properly trained and qualified to perform assignments. Monitor crew work habits and conditions to provide for the safety of the crew and public.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor 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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Desirable Qualifications
Must have a thorough knowledge of materials, methods, equipment, and tools used in highway maintenance and construction; operation of a maintenance area and the maintenance of equipment and tools used in highway maintenance and snow removal; the operating characteristics of the Maintenance Management System, Maintenance Manual Volumes I and II, Safety Manual, Code of Safe Practices, and Guide to Employee Conduct and Discipline, and all other manuals or guides pertaining to highway maintenance work and workers. Incumbent must have a working knowledge of the MMSI Computer program. Incumbent must also have knowledge of provisions of the California Vehicle Code as it pertains to the loading and operation of motor vehicles; and rules and regulations pertaining to highway maintenance practices.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
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
Hiring Unit Contact: April Romans
