Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent, The Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor supervises  and works with a crew engaged in various highway and landscape maintenance tasks. Plans, organizes, conducts and  evaluates safety-training needs. Enters daily and reports daily time. Develops work plans and crew schedules for an assigned area. The incumbent will be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends; may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers. This classification requires a valid class C driver's license.

PARF# 05-27-0151/ JC-533872

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: .

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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position is located at 850 Elvee Drive, Salinas, Monterey County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While in the office setting, the incumbent works in a climate-controlled environment with artificial lighting. Work environment includes constant interaction with a diverse group of customers and co-workers. This position may require sitting for long periods of time at a keyboard.

While in an outdoor setting, the incumbent may/will be exposed to and work in loud noise; dust; chemicals; extreme weather conditions, great heights, confined spaces, hazardous materials, uneven and unstable terrain, and next to vehicle traffic. The incumbent will be required to wear and use all personal safety equipment.

Normal work shift is 5/40, Monday through Friday. The scheduling of the 5/40 days is at the discretion of the Region Management. Incumbent will be required to work irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays and may include overnight travel lasting several weeks as needed to meet operational needs. May be required to work overtime due to emergencies, special work projects, or when the Department deems that it is in the best interest of the State to work overtime.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid Class C driver’s license.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-533872), PARF# 05-27-0151 and title of the position (Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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 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.