CALTRANS HIGHWAY MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

State of California; California; On-site; USD 77,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Highway Mechanic Supervisor to oversee a crew maintaining and repairing automotive and highway equipment at the San Bernardino shop. The role involves budgeting, training, and making critical repair decisions to ensure safe, operable equipment.

The position is a limited-term role located in San Bernardino, California, with a salary range of $6,874.00–$8,137.00 per month and a final filing date of 11/13/2026. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a crew of mechanics, helpers and apprentices engaged in constructing, servicing and repairing automotive, construction, and highway maintenance equipment.
• Keeps records and establishes training programs; prepares tool and equipment budgets; makes estimates for repairs and disposal.
• Makes decisions regarding repair, use, and transportation of equipment; directs shop and field personnel.
• Enforces employee safety policies and works with district personnel to maintain equipment in a safe, operable condition.
• May be assisted by CT Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker; coordinates with outside vendors.

Job description

Highway Mechanic Supervisor
CALTRANS HIGHWAY MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

$6,874.00 - $8,137.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/13/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

While working for the Department of Transportation, Division of Equipment; the incumbent will be under the direction of the Highway Equipment Superintendent I, II or III. Supervises a force of mechanics, helpers and apprentices engaged in constructing, servicing and repairing automotive, construction, and highway maintenance equipment. May be assisted by a CT Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker. Keeps records, establishes training programs, implements departmental policies, prepares tool and equipment budgets, makes estimates for equipment repairs, improvements, and disposal. Makes decisions regarding the repair, use, and transportation of equipment. Acts in the absence of the Highway Equipment Superintendent. Directs the efforts of shop and field personnel. Maintains a safe workplace. Maintains a good working relationship with outside vendors while ensuring quality and timely repairs. Works closely with district personnel to maintain Caltrans equipment in a safe and operable manner. Works with other State agencies to promote the economical use of equipment.

PARF 32-27-0180/ JC-537121

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: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Mechanic 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.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 320 S Sierra Way San Bernardino, San Bernardino County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent.

Incumbents for this position will be working as a Supervisor with a crew of Heavy Equipment Mechanics in a State Equipment Shop. This type of work environment could include items that may possibly have adverse health effects including but not limited to; loud noise, dust, dirt, oils, solvents and cleansers, lead paint, welding fumes and gas and diesel engine smoke. Will be required to enforce employee safety policies. Changing shifts and overtime may be required during high workloads such as storm seasons along with extreme changes in weather temperature.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS HIGHWAY MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

CALTRANS HIGHWAY MECHANIC SUPERVISOR $6,874.00 - $8,137.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

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

Please ensure all work experience listed on your application is filled out completely and as thoroughly as possible. Applications received without detailed work experience reflected may be disqualified from further consideration. Only work experience listed on the application (STD 678) will be considered. Notations on the application to "see attached" or "see resume" are not acceptable.

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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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 of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Contact Information

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Irina Prints
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.