Job Posting:
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent (CMAS), the Caltrans Maintenance Area Supervisor (CMS) will act as the Maintenance Training Instructor/Qualifier. 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.
Serve as the District 03 Equipment Trainer/Qualifier. Will work closely with the Maintenance Equipment Qualification Coordinator (CMAS), Maintenance Equipment Training Academy (META) coordinators, District Maintenance Managers, Superintendents and Supervisors to ensure that the district has a sufficient number of qualified trainers and qualified Caltrans personnel stationed throughout District 03. Will assist the CMAS in planning for and ensuring that maintenance staff is sufficiently trained and qualified on equipment in their assigned unit and other units they may be loaned to, which includes the needs of winter operations and emergency/natural disasters. Performs hands-on equipment demonstrations. Evaluates Caltrans employees equipment performance qualifications to maintain proficient operating skills and demonstration of desirable techniques when operating motorized equipment used in highway maintenance and construction. Assists in researching rules and regulations in order to develop training courses and methods of delivery for courses to be presented to Caltrans employees. Gathers and distributes training materials at training sites for preparation of training courses.
Assists with maintaining complete licensing and training records for each Maintenance employee, including imputing records into the Learning Management System (LMS). Ensures all employees are scheduled for training. Through research, locates and reserves appropriate training facilities; negotiates with Caltrans supervisors, instructors and contractors to ensure availability and set up training schedules. Researches, locates, reviews, authorizes and purchases training materials; administers contracts as necessary, processes pay documents for contractors, instructors and training facilities and materials.
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.
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