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State of California, Caltrans is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Orange, CA to lead a crew in highway/landscape maintenance and graffiti tasks. You will plan, organize and evaluate safety training, develop work plans and crew schedules, and may work overtime or irregular shifts including nights and weekends.
Emergency response duties and possible transfers to other cost centers are part of the role. Applicants must meet minimum requirements; possession of a California driver's license is
Job Posting:CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Department of Transportation
JC-532136 -
JC-532136 - CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
$5,401.00 - $7,032.00 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: 9/25/2026
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent, the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor supervises and works with a crew engaged in various highway/landscape maintenance and graffiti tasks. Plans, organizes, conducts and evaluates safety-training needs. Develops work plans and crew schedules for an assigned area. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends; may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers.
Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview.
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent, the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor supervises and works with a crew engaged in various highway/landscape maintenance and graffiti tasks. Plans, organizes, conducts and evaluates safety-training needs. Develops work plans and crew schedules for an assigned area. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends; may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers.
Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview. PARF# 12-27-0095 / JC-532136
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 .
Position located at 1808 N Batavia St Orange CA, Orange County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
The employee will be based at a Maintenance Station in a climate-controlled environment under artificial lights, but some of the duties and time will be spent outdoors. Weather conditions vary from a cold windy and wet winter climate to a very hot and dry summer climate. May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, hot materials, chemicals, loud noises, inclement weather, steep, uneven, and/or unstable terrain, fast moving traffic, and/or extreme temperatures. May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time. May be exposed/put in stressful situations. Will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear in good condition, and must wear provided personal protective safety equipment including but not limited to: shirts or vests, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, face shields, respirators, ear plugs, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary. The incumbent will be required to travel extensively throughout the assigned area and may be required to travel and work in other areas in the District.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR $5,401.00 - $7,032.00 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 licenseis required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
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 foreigntranscripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency reportevaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreigncoursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following twowebsites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org .Please redact birthdates and social securitynumbers.
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:
Knowledge: Incumbent must have the knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in the Maintenance Department; operation and care of automotive equipment including light trucks, construction equipment and power tools; provisions of the California Vehicle Code rules and regulations pertaining to operation of vehicles and highway/landscape maintenance practices. Must have knowledge of the principles of effective supervision; responsibility for promoting equal opportunity throughout the workplace; maintain a work environment free of discrimination and harassment; and maintain an effective Injury & Illness Prevention Program. Must be able to direct the training and development of personnel in various types of operations; modify and change work methods to solve various problems encountered in daily operations and during emergency situations; determine equipment and personnel needed to complete a job. Knowledge of the basic occupational safety and health regulations in Title 8 Industrial Relations-Construction and General Safety Orders. While the incumbent is under the general direction of a Caltrans Area Superintendent, the responsibility for decisions is at this level and poor judgment could result in serious injury or death to the employee, crew members, other Caltrans employees, court referrals, and the traveling public resulting in tort liability or employee grievances for the department. Errors in judgment could also result in civil and/or criminal liability for the supervisor. Need to exercise judgment in determining job needs including (but not limited to) safety and in meeting emergency field situations. Knowledge of methods of landscape maintenance used in highway planting and irrigation.
Ability: Plan and give directions at a level required for successful job performance; organize, conduct, and evaluate safety training programs; analyze grade and slope status; install and evaluate retaining walls; interpret blueprints; detect unsafe working conditions; follow oral, and/or written instructions; communicate clearly over a two-way radio system and keep simple records. Must have administration abilities and be able to maintain monthly expenditures of equipment usage, material usage, personnel hours and record keeping.
Analytical: Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. The ability to establish and maintain order, while treating subordinates, co-workers and court referrals in a respectful, professional manner. Analytical ability is required to plan, budget determine equipment needs and schedule the work of others. As a job is in progress, incumbent must continually assess weather conditions, traffic, equipment breakdowns, etc., and adjust planned work accordingly, including emergencies when quick thinking is essential. Prepare correspondence, clear and comprehensive reports, and communicate effectively.
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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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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-532136), PARF# 12-27-0095and title of the position (Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor) 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.
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.