EQUIPMENT MATERIEL SPECIALIST

Caltrans; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in California seeks an Equipment Materiel Specialist to manage purchasing, inventory, disbursement, shipping and receiving of equipment parts and services for fabrication, maintenance and disposal of mobile equipment.

Candidates must possess a valid Class C driver’s license and be prepared for in-office work in Nevada County. Temporary to permanent intermittent positions are available, with up to 1,500 hours annually, according to operational needs.

Responsibilities

• In an Equipment Shop, receives supervision from the Equipment Materiel Manager I / II, and day-to-day direction from the Senior Equipment Materiel Specialist.
• Performs Equipment Materiel Operations work concerning the purchasing, inventory, disbursement, shipping and receiving of equipment parts, materiel, related equipment and services for the fabrication, maintenance, repair and disposal of mobile equipment.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-523272

Position #(s):
932-023-1552-925

Working Title:
Equipment Materiel Specialist

Classification:
EQUIPMENT MATERIEL SPECIALIST

$4,623.00 - $5,533.00

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:
Nevada County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours

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

In an Equipment Shop, receives supervision from the Equipment Materiel Manager I / II, and day-to-day direction from the Senior Equipment Materiel Specialist. Performs Equipment Materiel Operations work concerning the purchasing, inventory, disbursement, shipping and receiving of equipment parts, materiel, related equipment and services for the fabrication, maintenance, repair and disposal of mobile equipment. Incumbent must possess a valid class C driver’s license.

PARF# 32-26-0271 / JC-523272

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Equipment Materiel Specialist exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (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, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.

Permanent, intermittent positions and are not subject to Post and Bid. A permanent, intermittent employee may work up to 1,500 hours in any 12 consecutive months. The number of hours and schedule of work shall be determined based upon the operational needs of each department.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license.

Please ensure all work experience listed on your application is filled out completely and as thoroughly as possible. Applications received without detailed work experience reflected may be disqualified from further consideration. Only work experience listed on the application (STD 678) will be considered. Notations on the application to "see attached" or "see resume" are not acceptable.

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: 10/16/2026

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.