CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Caltrans; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee landscape or highway crews in Alameda County, with duties that include asset maintenance in State Right of Way and operating vehicles requiring a valid California CDL. The role may involve alternate shifts such as nights, weekends, or 9/80 and 4/10 schedules and requires compliance with PLP salary guidance.

Applicants must have a valid CDL and may be asked to provide transcripts or degree evaluations for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid California Driver's License (CDL) and provide CDL number, class, expiration date, endorsements/restrictions on application.
• Possession of a valid/unrestricted Class A or Class B CDL with P, H, and N endorsements and a pesticide applicator certificate is desired.
• If using education for eligibility, provide unofficial transcripts/diplomas for verification and an evaluation of foreign credentials if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a landscape or highway maintenance crew and assets in State Right of Way.
• Operate vehicles requiring a valid CDL as part of daily duties.
• Assist with scheduling and may work alternate shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Valid Class C driver's license

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #
JC-534071

Position #(s)
904-640-6301-918

Working Title
Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor - Fremont Maintenance

Classification
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.

# of Positions
Multiple

Work Location
Alameda County

Telework
In Office

Job Type
Permanent, Full Time

Facility
California Department of Transportation

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

PARF # 04-27-0583, JC - 534071

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent, the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, supervises a landscape or highway maintenance crew tasked with maintaining assets in State Right of Way. The incumbent will be required to operate vehicles requiring a valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. To help the Department with scheduling, the incumbent may be required to work alternate work shifts such as, but not limited to, 9/80, 4/10, work nights, weekends and holidays.

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.

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 valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.

Desired

Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license with P (Passenger/Bus), H (Hazardous Materials), and N (Tank Vehicle) endorsements and possession of a qualified applicator certificate for pesticides issued by Cal-EPA is desired. 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

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).

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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.

Final Filing Date: 10/24/2026