CALTRANS MAINTENANCE MANAGER I

Caltrans - CA Dept. of Transportation; California; On-site; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California in Eureka, Humboldt County, is seeking a Field Support Maintenance Manager I to lead field maintenance operations under the Maintenance Manager II. The role includes policy development, overseeing multiple crews and coordinators, and ensuring consistent statewide maintenance practices within the Department of Transportation.

The position is permanent, full-time and in-office, with salary from $7,826 to $9,728 per month.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of statewide maintenance functions, goals, organization and DOT procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
• Effective written and oral communication; presenting to management and public.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce policies for the Field Maintenance division.
• Oversee North & South Special Crews, Recycling/IMMS, Contracts/LOS, Landscape, and Clean CA coordinators; provide guidance and oversight.

Skills

Statewide maintenance knowledge

Team leadership

Project coordination

English communication

Budget & analysis

Job description

Job Posting:Field Support Maintenance Manager

Department of Transportation

JC-538516 - Field Support Maintenance Manager

CALTRANS MAINTENANCE MANAGER I

$7,826.00 - $9,728.00 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: 11/20/2026

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

Under the general direction of the Maintenance Manager II, the incumbent serves as the Maintenance Manager I responsible for developing, establishing, and enforcing a wide variety of complex and sensitive issues and policies for the Field Maintenance division to ensure consistency throughout the District. Duties include, but are not limited to, the managing of the North & South Special Crews, Recycling and IMMS Coordinator, Contracts and LOS Coordinator, Landscape Specialist and the Clean CA Coordinator. Responsible for providing guidance and oversight.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Maintenance Manager I 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, search by typing in the classification title.

PARF# 01-27-0106/ JC-538516

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 6100 US-101 Eureka, Humboldt County.

Minimum Requirements

• CALTRANS MAINTENANCE MANAGER I

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: In Office

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.

The position(s) require(s) a valid and Class C driver’s license.

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

Must have knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in the maintenance and construction of highways, highway structures and landscape; operation of a maintenance territory; characteristics of heavy construction and maintenance equipment; rules and regulations pertaining to maintenance operations; employee health, safety and labor relations programs and the process to meet their objectives; computerized management systems; principles of effective personnel management and supervision; project management techniques; a supervisor’s role in affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. Must possess a thorough knowledge of statewide maintenance functions and the missions, goals, organization and procedures of the Department of Transportation.

Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others; analyze situations accurately and develop an effective course of action on very short notice; relate to and work with interdisciplinary groups and large segments of the public; make effective presentations and prepare written and oral reports. Ability to coordinate activities with other Headquarters and District Divisions and Offices, with City and County officials, and with the general public.

Ability to read and write English at a post high school level. Must be able to articulate program policies and goals to management, staff, and the public. Often will be required to advise management of program status, issues and needs. Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully. Must possess sound techniques for handling sensitive issues.

The incumbent performs the full range of analysis in planning, coordinating and directing activities. The Maintenance Manager II must have the ability to utilize a variety of analytical techniques to address complex managerial problems and issues. The incumbent is responsible to ensure optimum operations and performance of the maintenance function including management of budget expenditures and personnel. The incumbent is responsible for a variety of line functions that relies significantly on analysis of many topics.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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