CALTRANS MAINTENANCE AREA SUPERINTENDENT

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

Job summary

Caltrans in California is seeking a Vegetation Management Coordinator to provide coordination, field oversight, and program support for vegetation management across the district. The role ensures that vegetation work, PG&E permit tasks, and contractor operations comply with environmental, safety, and right-of-way requirements.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager II, the position emphasizes coordination with internal and external partners, timely project execution, and adherence to Caltrans

Qualifications

• The position requires a valid California CDL.
• Background Investigation required prior to hire.
• Possession of CDL required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vegetation management and control activities throughout the district.
• Serve as liaison between field crews, contractors, and program teams to ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and right-of-way requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure vegetation management activities and contractor operations comply with standards.

Tools

CDL

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529632

Position #(s): 910-650-6282-918

Working Title: Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent (Specialist)

Classification: CALTRANS MAINTENANCE AREA SUPERINTENDENT

$7,306.00 - $9,068.00

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Calaveras County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

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

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director's EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director's EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

Under the direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Manager II, the Vegetation Management Coordinator (VMC) provides coordination, field oversight, and program support for vegetation management and control activities throughout the district. The incumbent also coordinates with internal and external partners to ensure vegetation management activities, annual PG&E vegetation permit work, and contractor operations comply with applicable environmental, safety, and right-of-way requirements. The position serves as a key liaison between field maintenance crews, contractors, the Vegetation Management Programs, Environmental, Maintenance Managers and Right of Way to ensure vegetation management activities are completed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with Department standards.

PARF# 10-26-0153 / JC- 529632

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.

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.
• 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.

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.

Final Filing Date: 9/5/2026

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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).