Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Please see the attached duty statement for a full description of the job duties.
The Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent is responsible for the direct supervision of four or more Caltrans Supervisors in their area of responsibility. Plans activities of assigned highway/landscape maintenance units to determine staffing, equipment, and materials needed to accomplish the work by: working with Supervisors to schedule crews on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis; estimating and authorizing quantities of materials; allotting time needed to accomplish the work; procuring and scheduling equipment; coordinating with other areas to share manpower and equipment and monitoring work in progress and costs. Regularly monitors and reviews Services Requests and Work Orders in IMMS to ensure the proper charging of, including but not limited to, labor, activities, materials, and adequate comments. Monitors and reviews Maintenance Service Requests and Claims to ensure that they are responded to and resolved in a timely manner.
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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Working Conditions
Position located at 2616 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County.
The Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent is expected to work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions, day or night, in normal or emergency conditions, may be exposed to sunburn, loud noise, dust, chemicals, hazardous materials, high‑speed traffic, heights greater than 7 feet, and confined spaces.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
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.
- The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
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
Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages
Department of Transportation
Drop‑Off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
Closed on weekends and State Holidays
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Breadth of experience in varied maintenance activities, such as road, special crews, and landscape maintenance in rural and metropolitan locations; technical training in construction, maintenance, or chemical application fields. Class A or B driver license; and familiarity with office automation equipment and computer systems.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: Diana Anderson, (229) 234-2229, Diana.Anderson@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Elizabeth Carol, (925) 926-6118, elizabeth.carol@DOT.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
