Job Posting: Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Working under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision and operation within fire reduction zones on State highways. Incumbent will follow the direction of the District landscape specialist and management strategies identified in the annual VEGCON plan regarding high fire risk areas. Must possess a valid Class C Driver’s License. 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to –15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. May perform work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Will be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State to work overtime. Personal safety requirements include: A. Work boots, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection. B. Either long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats. C. Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs. D. Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department. May be required to work out of town on a per diem basis at times. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
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.
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, (279) 234-2216, Zoe.Frey@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Zea Ranger, (530) 682-3734, zea.ranger@dot.ca.gov