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/landscape maintenance and graffiti tasks. Plans, organizes, conducts and evaluates safety-training needs. Develops work plans and crew schedules for an assigned area. The incumbent may 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.

Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview.

PARF# 12-27-0095 / JC-532136

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 located at 1808 N Batavia St Orange CA, Orange  C ounty.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The employee will be based at a Maintenance Station in a climate-controlled environment under artificial lights, but some of the duties and time will be spent outdoors. Weather conditions vary from a cold windy and wet winter climate to a very hot and dry summer climate. May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, hot materials, chemicals, loud noises, inclement weather, steep, uneven, and/or unstable terrain, fast moving traffic, and/or extreme temperatures. May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time. May be exposed/put in stressful situations. Will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear in good condition, and must wear provided personal protective safety equipment· including but not limited to: shirts or vests, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, face shields, respirators, ear plugs, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary. The incumbent will be required to travel extensively throughout the assigned area and may be required to travel and work in other areas in the District.

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.

• This classification requires a valid class C drivers' license. A class A or B drivers' license with Tanker endorsement, a current medical certificate is desirable.

• 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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge: Incumbent must have the knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in the Maintenance Department; operation and care of automotive equipment including light trucks, construction equipment and power tools; provisions of the California Vehicle Code rules and regulations pertaining to operation of vehicles and highway/landscape maintenance practices. Must have knowledge of the principles of effective supervision; responsibility for promoting equal opportunity throughout the workplace; maintain a work environment free of discrimination and harassment; and maintain an effective Injury & Illness Prevention Program. Must be able to direct the training and development of personnel in various types of operations; modify and change work methods to solve various problems encountered in daily operations and during emergency situations; determine equipment and personnel needed to complete a job. Knowledge of the basic occupational safety and health regulations in Title 8 Industrial Relations-Construction and General Safety Orders. While the incumbent is under the general direction of a Caltrans Area Superintendent, the responsibility for decisions is at this level and poor judgment could result in serious injury or death to the employee, crew members, other Caltrans employees, court referrals, and the traveling public resulting in tort liability or employee grievances for the department. Errors in judgment could also result in civil and/or criminal liability for the supervisor. Need to exercise judgment in determining job needs including (but not limited to) safety and in meeting emergency field situations. Knowledge of methods of landscape maintenance used in highway planting and irrigation.

Ability: Plan and give directions at a level required for successful job performance; organize, conduct, and evaluate safety training programs; analyze grade and slope status; install and evaluate retaining walls; interpret blueprints; detect unsafe working conditions; follow oral, and/or written instructions; communicate clearly over a two-way radio system and keep simple records. Must have administration abilities and be able to maintain monthly expenditures of equipment usage, material usage, personnel hours and record keeping.

Analytical: Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. The ability to establish and maintain order, while treating subordinates, co-workers and court referrals in a respectful, professional manner. Analytical ability is required to plan, budget determine equipment needs and schedule the work of others. As a job is in progress, incumbent must continually assess weather conditions, traffic, equipment breakdowns, etc., and adjust planned work accordingly, including emergencies when quick thinking is essential. Prepare correspondence, clear and comprehensive reports, and communicate effectively.

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-532136), PARF# 12-27-0095 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.