Job Posting: Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Assigns work, gives direction to, monitors work and maintains discipline among the Sunrise Region Maintenance Mechanics. Conducts facility inspections to include Rest Areas for proper operation and maintenance issues in order to adequately respond to needs and assures that proper levels of service are maintained. Responsible for the allocation of maintenance resources and acts as Cal-Card Manager for the Maintenance Mechanics. Shall spot check assigned inventory for accuracy and provide any needed support during inventory reviews. Efficiently utilizes and balances priorities among all available resources including regular staff, overtime, service contracts, construction projects, operating expenses, rented and departmental equipment, and other Caltrans staff.
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.
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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located in Sacramento, Sacramento County. Some of this position may occasionally be labor intensive. Incumbent must have physical ability to react quickly to errant motorist. Must be able to work long hours under sometime severe conditions. Hearing should be adequate to hear warning devices used for worker safety, IE, look out alarm devices, including vehicle horns used to warn employees of eminent danger at the work site. Corrected hearing is acceptable. Slight needs to be corrected to the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles standards for safe vehicle driving. Night vision must be good for safety when working after dark. This position requires extensive travel throughout the assigned area, in addition to occasional travel to other parts of District 3 and elsewhere in the State. Emergency response and work at night and weekends will be required as needed.
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.
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.
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