Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor

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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PARF 03-5-0204 and PARF 03-5-0205 / JC-452769

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located in Nevada City, Nevada County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Employee will be required to work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, extreme heat or cold. Travel will require the employee to spend long periods of time in a vehicle driving to remote field training locations . Will also work in a climate-controlled office and artificial light. During the process of completing office assignments, prolonged sitting at a desk under artificial light while using a personal computer will be required. Due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-452769

Position #(s):

903-709-6301-XXX

Working Title:

Maintenance Equipment Qualification Supervisor

Classification:

CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

$5,244.00 - $6,827.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Nevada County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant:

Director's EEO Policy:

Director's EEO Policy Statement:

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver's license.

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.

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.

Final Filing Date: 10/25/2024

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.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(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. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation

N/A

Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact

Certification Services MS-90

P O Box 168036

Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation

Drop-Off Address

Caltrans DHR Contact

Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS

1727 30th Street, MS 90

Sacramento, CA 95816

Closed on weekends and State holidays.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time