EQUIPMENT MATERIEL SPECIALIST

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

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking an Equipment Materiel Specialist to join the Division of Equipment in an in‑office shop in Los Angeles County. The role involves purchasing, inventory, disbursement, shipping, and receiving of equipment parts and services for fabrication, maintenance, repair and disposal of mobile equipment, under supervision from EMS Manager I/II and Senior EMS.

Candidates must hold a valid California Class C driver’s license and be eligible for state employment, with consideration for

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Class C driver’s license required when operating state vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing, inventory, disbursement, shipping and receiving of equipment parts and materiel for fabrication, maintenance, repair and disposal of mobile equipment.
• Operations support under supervision from EMS Manager I/II and Senior Equipment Materiel Specialist.

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.

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 workplace. 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-532935

Position #(s)
932-027-1552-XXX

Working Title
Equipment Materiel Specialist

Classification
EQUIPMENT MATERIEL SPECIALIST

Salary Range
$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
Los Angeles County

Telework
In Office

Job Type
Permanent, Full Time

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

While working for the Caltrans Division of Equipment (DOE), in an Equipment Shop, the Equipment Materiel Specialist (EMS) 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# 32-27-0137 / JC-532935

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.

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.

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 Class C driver’s license.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

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.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 10/7/2026