CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor under the Department of Transportation is based in Elk Grove, Sacramento County. The role includes leading maintenance and irrigation operations, with emphasis on landscape care, pest control, and adherence to safety standards.

Applicants should have CDL credentials and be prepared to interpret plans and supervise contractors. Final filing date is September 11, 2026, with salary in the range listed below and eligibility for state employment benefits.

Qualifications

• A valid California Driver's License (CDL) is required.
• Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.
• Education related transcripts may be requested for verification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, direct, evaluate, and participate in maintenance and propagation of planting, cultivation and irrigation.
• Handle mowing, pruning, erosion control and drainage systems.
• Oversee application of pesticides, fertilizers, and weed control as needed.
• Read and interpret landscape plans and maintain irrigation pumps and systems.
• Ensure overall health of landscaping within the area.

Skills

CDL required

Class C license

Job description

Job Posting:Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor

Department of Transportation

JC-530005

JC-530005 - 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: 9/11/2026

Plan, schedule, direct, evaluate, and participate in the maintenance and propagation of planting, cultivation and irrigation of all types of ground cover, flowers, shrubs, and trees within areas of responsibility. Will include but not be limited to: mowing, pruning, erosion control, drainage systems, eradication of plant pests and diseases, control of noxious and all other types of weeds, read and interpret landscape and irrigation plans and specifications, repair and maintenance of manual and automatic irrigation systems and pumps, safe and timely applications of pesticides, fertilizers, litter and weed control, and general overall health of all landscaping within the area.

PARF#03-27-0189 / JC-530005

Working Conditions

Position located in Elk Grove, Sacramento County.

May perform work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Required to work in a wide range of sometimes-extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to –15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

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.

Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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

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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

• Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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.

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.