HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT III

Caltrans; California; On-site; USD 96,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Field Shop Superintendent III at Caltrans in Los Angeles County leads a large field shop, overseeing fleet equipment, parts, and shop operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient service. This permanent, full-time role requires strong supervisory skills and broad logistics oversight.

You will coordinate with Headquarters Equipment, Districts and Programs to manage acquisition, repair, and disposal of fleet assets while maintaining staffing and facilities to support quality DOE

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver's license is required for operating state vehicles.
• Eligibility by Highway Equipment Superintendent III exam.

Responsibilities

• Lead the field shop operations and manage fleet equipment and parts.
• Coordinate with HQ, districts, and programs for acquisition, repair, and disposal.
• Ensure staffing, tooling, and facilities support a safe, compliant work environment.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-537416

Position #(s): 932-027-6821-002

Working Title: Field Shop Superintendent

Classification: 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.

# 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 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 Ill 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 Ill 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 Ill 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.

PARF# 32-27-0184 / JC-537416

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 .

Special Requirements

• 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 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.