ASSET Superintendent
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Manager I, the Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent will act as the Maintenance Training Instructor/Qualifier Coordinator for the Advanced Sutter Sierra Equipment Training (ASSET) program. Responsibilities include the proper use, operation, servicing, minor repair and adjustment of automotive and heavy maintenance equipment, trucks, mowers, loaders, air compressors, tractors, motor graders, street sweepers, diesel and gasoline engines, and other types of equipment used in Caltrans maintenance work. Organizes training courses and materials, researches course content and evaluates the performance of students. Possession of a valid, unrestricted, Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement is required.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent 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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 1001 North Beal Rd, Marysville, Yuba County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Employee will be required to work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, extreme heat or cold. Travel will require the employee to spend long periods of time in a vehicle driving to remote field training locations. Will also work in a climate-controlled office and artificial light. During the process of completing office assignments, prolonged sitting at a desk under artificial light while using a personal computer will be required. Due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
- The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
- Possession of a valid, unrestricted, Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement is required.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Who May Apply
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). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
Required Application Package Documents
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Desirable Qualifications
Must have knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in the maintenance and operation of highways. Possession of a valid, unrestricted, Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement is required. Must have general knowledge of the many different types of maintenance equipment and have the ability to operate, service and make minor adjustments and repairs to the equipment. Must have knowledge of safety procedures pertinent to work duties including work area protection, equipment operation and proper lifting. Must have knowledge of the California Vehicle Code as it applies to the loading and operation of motor vehicles, and knowledge of Caltrans policies for equipment maintenance, servicing of equipment and proper documentation thereof. Must have basic knowledge of the Integrated Maintenance Management System (IMMS), Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Must have the skill to analyze various situations accurately and in a timely manner, as well as develop sound alternatives when necessary.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed on public servants.
