Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Manager II, acting as Region Manager, the Caltrans Maintenance Manager I is responsible for assisting the Region Manager in implementing, evaluating, and sustaining major programs and maintenance policies for the Metro Maintenance Region. The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid Class "C" Driver License. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Will assist the Region Manager in field operations for the Metro Maintenance Region. Sets work priorities; provides staffing, training, and resources; Conducts safety reviews; oversees uniform maintenance practices and levels of service; reviews difficult maintenance or minor construction operation problems; investigates and sets priorities for major maintenance operations to meet the program goals in reducing the number of deficient lane miles identified in the pavement evaluation survey.
- Performs direct supervision and management for the Maintenance Region Office, Region Contract Manager, and other technical support staff. Provides training on technical subjects to superintendents and supervisors.
- Performs field reviews of state highways for deficiencies that require rehabilitation or reconstruction; reviews minor projects such as drainage repairs and structural section repairs. Acts as a field maintenance leader on storm review teams after major storm damage. Reviews plans and specifications of proposed construction projects with regard to maintenance requirements and makes recommendations. Acts as a program manager for the annual paving program work done by state forces.
- Coordinates activities with other divisions, headquarters program, other departments, and local agencies. Reviews and directs budget preparation consistent with District priorities and assures Region compliance with Integrated Maintenance Management System (IMMS), and TOPPS procedures. Monitors resources in accordance with budget allocations. Handles highly sensitive public and outside agency complaints.
- Utilizes information provided by the IMMS, Levels of Service review, and pavement survey to assist the Region Manager with overall planning and monitoring of workload levels, directing equipment, and material utilization. Provides a high level of technical and management expertise for Maintenance operations.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Maintenance Manager I 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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
