CALTRANS MAINTENANCE MANAGER I

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans Maintenance Manager I in Desert & Mountain Crews leads field maintenance for Desert and Mountain Programs in the East Region. You review areas, assign work, and assess crew performance to ensure quality and efficiency.

The role involves planning and managing MAPP goals, aligning with policies, and balancing budget and resources to hit performance targets while adapting to varied schedules including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• A Class C driver's license is required.
• Two years of related Caltrans experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Direct field maintenance activities for Desert and Mountain Programs within East Region.
• Plan, implement, and manage Maintenance Activities Performance Plan (MAPP) goals within budget and resources.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Education

12th grade

Job description

Job Posting:Maintenance Manager I-Desert & Mountain Crews

Department of Transportation

JC-531073 -

CALTRANS MAINTENANCE MANAGER I $7,826.00 - $9,728.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/14/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Manager II (East Region Manager), the Maintenance Manager I (MM I) directs field maintenance program activities for the Desert and Mountain Programs within East Region. Incumbent reviews his/her assigned area, identifies problems/solutions, makes work assignments accordingly, and determines effectiveness of the crew's efforts.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and managing Maintenance Activities Performance Plan (MAPP) goals for activities and operations in accordance with Maintenance Program policies and procedures and in alignment with the Department's Mission, Vision, and Goals. The incumbent develops and applies strategies to effectively maintain the highway and roadside infrastructure in the Mountain and Desert areas within budget and resource allocations to achieve performance goals and high service levels.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. A Class C driver's license is required. This position is subject to working irregular work shifts. Incumbent will be required to work overtime including nights and weekends, may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency call outs. This position is not represented under collective bargaining.

PARF# 11-27-0113 / JC-531073

Working Conditions

Position located at 8502 RailRoad Ave Santee CA, San Diego County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While in an office setting, the incumbent works in a climate-controlled environment with artificial lighting. The MM I is required to travel and work outdoors as needed; and may be exposed to dirt, noise, water, uneven surfaces, and varying temperatures and weather conditions. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper safety precautions are maintained and followed by staff. The incumbent must use proper safety precautions and procedures at all times. This position may be required to work irregular work shifts, including nights and weekends.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS MAINTENANCE MANAGER I

Work Location

Position located at 8502 RailRoad Ave Santee CA, San Diego 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.

• Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.
• Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. (Applicants who do not possess the license will be admitted to the examination but must secure the license prior to appointment.)
• Two years of experience in the California Department of Transportation performing duties in a class comparable in type and level of responsibility to that of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent (formerly Caltrans Maintenance Superintendent I or Caltrans Maintenance Superintendent II) or a Caltrans Landscape Specialist.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licenseis required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves asdocumentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly andconcisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to includeand complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being consideredand in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered andaddressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, nomore than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

• Describe your experience and qualifications that would make you a good candidate for the Maintenance Manager I position?
• Describe your leadership experience and provide an example of how you successfully managed a challenging incident?

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted andmay be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degreesmust provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation thatindicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework isequivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a listof evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social securitynumbers.

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:

Breadth of experience in varied maintenance activities, such as road, special crews, and landscape maintenance in rural and metropolitan locations; technical training in construction, maintenance, or chemical application fields; college-level coursework in public administration, management, and supervision; Class A or B driver license; and familiarity with office automation equipment and computer systems; possession of a valid Agricultural Pest Control Adviser License issued by the California Environmental Protection Agency (CAL-EPA) covering the following categories noted in parentheses: (A) control of insects, mites, and other invertebrates; (D) control of vertebrate pests; (E) control of weeds; and (G) regulation of plant growth; possession of a valid Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) issued by CAL-EPA covering the following categories noted in parentheses: (B) Landscape Maintenance; and (C) Right-Of-Way.

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.

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.

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-531073), PARF# 11-27-0113 and title of the position (Caltrans Maintenance Manager I) 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.

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.