HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT III

Caltrans - CA Dept. of Transportation; California; On-site; USD 96,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Highway Equipment Superintendent III in California to lead a large field shop, coordinating fleet equipment, parts and services under district leadership. You will advocate for resources, manage staff, and align operations with policy requirements across multiple locations.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, collaboration with district executives, and ensuring the right equipment is available when and where needed while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT III.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shop, office and parts management for a large field shop.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, maintenance, utilization, and disposal across districts.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and maintain a safe, productive work environment.

Job description

$8,589.00 - $10,700.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 11/14/2026

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 III 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 13204 Golden State Rd Sylmar, Los Angeles County

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.

Job Summary / Responsibilities

While working for the Caltrans Division of Equipment and under the direction of the Supervising Highway Equipment Superintendent (SHES), the Highway Equipment Superintendent III (HES III) regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment regarding all shop, office, and materiel management (parts) sections of a large field shop. In this capacity, the HES III represents the Division of Equipment (DOE) in a variety of public and private settings, advocates and ensures communication both internally and externally, and provides coordination of services and products. The Highway Equipment Superintendent III is expected to work closely with District Executive Management including District Directors, and Deputy District Directors to assure each district is provided the right equipment at the right time and place. The HES III 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 III ensures adequate tooling and facilities are available to accomplish the quality services and equipment provided by the DOE. Ensures a safe and productive work environment.

Minimum Requirements

• HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT III

HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT III $8,589.00 - $10,700.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Benefits & Salary

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

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

• 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.

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/valuation 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.

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.

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
(279) 234‑2367
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Gregory Epperson
(213) 598‑5713
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

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