CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

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

Job summary

Caltrans in Red Bluff is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor (HazMat) to lead a dedicated crew in emergency response operations, focusing on encampment removal, debris cleanup, and highway-related HazMat mitigation.

The role requires a valid Class C driver's license and may require travel up to 80% to support statewide incidents; the position is permanent, full-time in Tehama County, with opportunities for training and advancement within Caltrans.

Qualifications

• Valid and unrestricted Class C driver's license required.
• Possession of a Class A/B CDL with P, H, and N endorsements is desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a maintenance crew engaged in Emergency Response Incident Operations related to encampment removal and cleanup, and hazardous material mitigation.
• Oversee cleanup of encampments, debris, spills, and related maintenance activities to ensure safety and compliance.
• Ensure crew safety training, certifications, and licenses required for HazMat cleanups and related duties.

Skills

HazMat cleanup

Emergency response

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-531960

Position #(s)

902-696-6301-XXX

Working Title

CT Maintenance Supervisor (HazMat)

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

Tehama 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

Under the general supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent in Special Crews headquartered in Red Bluff, the incumbent supervises a maintenance crew engaged in Emergency Response Incident Operations related to encampment removal and cleanups, removal of debris from illegal and unauthorized dumping, cleanup of freeway spills on traveled-way, roadsides, landscape and highway appurtenances, related maintenance activities, minor repairs and mitigation efforts associated with encampments. The Maintenance Supervisor maintains knowledge of current and applicable safe work practices and expectations, training and compliance of maintenance staff with departmental and mandated safety and health standards, policies, procedures, and directives as stipulated by departmental guidelines and legal requirements including Maintenance Policy Directive 1001-R1 (MPD1001-R1), and the current Encampment Coordinators Reference Guide or their successors and ensures all crew staff receive and maintain the required training, certifications, and licenses required to perform encampment HazMat cleanups, related repairs, and site mitigations. 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 is required to respond to emergency situations and calls. A valid, unrestricted, Class “C” Driver's License is required for this position. Incumbent may be loaned to other cost centers. This is a designated travel crew and requires working out of town up to 80% of the time.

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 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

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.

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).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Final Filing Date: 9/24/2026