CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
District 8 – Metro Region – Contracts & Inventory
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent, the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the activities of a contracting crew engaged in maintaining, repairing, and replacing the District's guardrail systems. This position is located in a metropolitan area with high-volume multi-lane freeways. This position works district-wide and may travel 25% of the time. Will be required to work overtime to respond to emergencies and must possess a valid unrestricted Class C Driver's License. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Plans, schedules, assigns, and monitors various maintenance activities and evaluates the performance of the contracting crew, equipment, and materials.
- Uses the Integrated Maintenance Management System to track personnel, equipment, material, and physical inventory.
- Ensures the crew is trained and strictly adheres to the safety policies and procedures contained in Chapter 8 of the Maintenance Manual Volume 1 and complies with supervisor’s responsibilities set forth in the Caltrans Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
- Trains personnel in all phases of Maintenance work and completes progress reports.
- Maintains discipline and ensures an environment free of sexual harassment and workplace violence.
- Works with Resident Engineers overseeing contract projects within the section, ensuring Maintenance’s concerns are considered during construction.
- Participates in planning major maintenance needs for the section.
- Monitors illegal encroachment within the right-of-way.
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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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.
A valid unrestricted Class C Driver's License is required.
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).
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.
Required Application Package Documents: The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- 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.
