CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

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

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee a unit in Yolo County, managing pavement maintenance, roadside upkeep, litter control, and stormwater projects. The role emphasizes safety, staffing, and coordinating materials and equipment for day-to-day operations.

The position requires a valid California CDL, drug screening, and in-office work with a 5/40 shift schedule, with options for permanent full-time employment and career advancement within Caltrans.

Qualifications

• Supervise and participate in a wide range of work projects.
• Ensure staff safety and training.
• Plan and schedule work for the unit.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in pavement and roadside maintenance projects.
• Coordinate personnel, materials, and equipment for daily work.
• Inspect right-of-way and address hazards and deficiencies.
• Respond to emergencies and major incidents and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Supervision

Safety

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.

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-534537

Position #(s): 903-659-6301-XXX

Working Title: Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor

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: Yolo County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 5/40

Work Week: Day

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

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.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf

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

Supervise and participate in a wide range of work projects undertaken by the assigned unit. Such projects include, but are not limited to, flexible and rigid pavement maintenance, roadside maintenance, weed control, mowing, maintenance of fence, ditches, culverts, litter, debris, sweeping, graffiti, spills, stormwater and NPDES projects, rest areas, vista points, pavement markers, guideposts, signs, guard rail, median barrier, snow and ice control, and storm. Schedule and plan work for the assigned unit. Ensure required personnel, materials, and equipment is available. Prepare necessary work plans on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis. Inspect right-of way and recognize deficiencies and hazards in order to initiate appropriate actions. Respond to emergencies and major incidents such as traffic accidents, highway spills, floods, and storms. Conduct safety meetings and other training. Ensure staff is properly trained and qualified to perform assignments. Monitor crew work habits and conditions to provide for the safety of the crew and public.

PARF# 03-27-0346 / JC-534537

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor exam. For those who do not have current eligible (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, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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 .

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 take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G

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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 Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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.

Final Filing Date: 10/23/2026

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).

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.