HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT II

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California's Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Equipment Superintendent II in San Luis Obispo to oversee shop, office and parts management within a medium field shop. You will coordinate between Headquarters Equipment, Districts and Programs to ensure the right equipment is available at the right time and place.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, interaction with district and executive management, and leadership to maintain staffing, tooling and facilities for

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
• Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shop, office, and parts management within a medium field shop.
• Coordinate between Headquarters Equipment, Districts and Programs for fleet equipment management and disposal.
• Ensure adequate staffing, tooling and facilities to provide quality services.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Department of Transportation

JC-533075 -

JC-533075 - Equipment Shop Superintendent II
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT II

$7,826.00 - $9,728.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/8/2026

While working for the Caltrans Division of Equipment and under the direction of the Supervising Highway Equipment Superintendent (SHES), the Highway Equipment Superintendent II (HES II) regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment regarding all shop, office, and materiel management (parts) sections of a medium field shop. In this capacity, the HES II represents the Division of Equipment (DOE) in a variety of public and private customers, advocates and ensures communication both internally and externally, and provides coordination of services and products. The HES II is expected to work closely with District Executive Management, including District Directors and Deputy District Directors to ensure each district is provided the right equipment at the right time and place. The HES II coordinates between Headquarters Equipment, Districts and Programs the acquisition, management, utilization, optimization, repair, improvement, and disposal of fleet equipment and vehicles, and maintains shop, field shop, and resident mechanic repair facilities in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies. Maintains appropriate employee staffing levels, and promotes motivation and staff development. The HES II ensures adequate tooling and facilities are available to accomplish the quality services and equipment provided by the DOE.

PARF# 32-27-0131/ JC-533075
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 . Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Highway Equipment Superintendent II 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, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 66 Madonna Rd San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting, as well as travel to field locations at varying times of the day or night and in inclement weather as required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT II

HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT II $7,826.00 - $9,728.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

• Possessionof a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leasedvehicle.

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.

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. 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 twowebsites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social securitynumbers.

Contact Information

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Irina Prints
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Gregory Epperson
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.

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.