CALTRANS MAINTENANCE AREA SUPERINTENDENT

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent position requires supervising multiple maintenance crews and directing resources to keep highway services running. You will develop maintenance plans, prepare reports, and act as the public liaison for highways in your area, including responding to major incidents.

The role involves travel and strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations. Applicants must possess a valid California driver’s license, pass a background investigation, and meet

Qualifications

• Requires a valid California Driver's License.
• Background investigation is required prior to hire.
• CDL may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide general supervision over maintenance crews and activities in the assigned areas.
• Assign work, direct and discipline subordinate supervisors, allocate resources to maintain service levels.
• Develop work plans for routine maintenance to achieve long-term goals.
• Provide verbal and written reports to the Maintenance Manager I/II and respond to information requests.
• Serve as the public contact regarding highways in the assigned area and respond to major incidents.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental rules and policies; supervise training and evaluations of subordinates.

Skills

Valid California Driver's License

Background Investigation

Job description

Job Posting:Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent

Department of Transportation

JC-531423 -

JC-531423 - Caltrans Maintenance Area SuperintendentCALTRANS MAINTENANCE AREA SUPERINTENDENT

$7,306.00 - $9,068.00 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: 9/19/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Manager II, the Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent (Superintendent) provides general supervision over the operations of all Maintenance crews and activities within the assigned area(s) of responsibility. The Superintendent assigns work, directs, and maintains discipline among subordinate crew supervisors, allocates Maintenance resources assuring that levels of service are maintained, develops work plans for routine maintenance to develop long-term goals using Maintenance strategies. The Superintendent efficiently balances priorities and among all available resources, provides verbal and written reports to the Maintenance Manager I and II, responds to requests for information and serves as the public contact regarding highways in the assigned area(s), responds to Major Incidents, makes sound determinations regarding the size of crews needed, equipment placement and use, and hours worked. The Superintendent also selects, trains, and evaluates the performance of subordinates, ensures the upkeep and security of the maintenance facilities, and ensures compliance with all laws, safety rules, orders, environmental and storm water regulations, State policies and directives pertaining to their assigned area(s). The Superintendent develops relationships and works cooperatively with other agencies (e.g. California Conservation Corps, California Department of Forestry, California Highway Patrol, County/City Branches, etc.) that may, through various types of programs and/or agreements, provide assistance to the State highway maintenance program. Some travel may be required.

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 .

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 908 N Emerald Ave Modesto, StanislausCounty.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The Superintendent will be exposed to computers, various lighting conditions, and will stand or sit for prolonged periods. Must be able to work at a keyboard and focus on complex tasks for long periods of time. Must be able to organize and prioritize large volumes of work documents. Overtime will be required, and vacations may be restricted during peak times and fiscal year-end closing. Emergency response requires working during nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel throughout the district and the state may be required. Assignments in the field will be required where exposure to high speed traffic will occur. The Superintendent must wear and use all required personal safety equipment and follow all policies, procedures, and safe working practices.

This position requires the incumbent at times to work at elevations up to 9,000 feet and traverse steep rugged terrain in severe weather conditions.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent 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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS MAINTENANCE AREA SUPERINTENDENT

Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent

CALTRANS MAINTENANCE AREA SUPERINTENDENT $7,306.00 - $9,068.00 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.

• 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.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

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:
Asia Cha
[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.

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.

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.

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