Highway Mechanic Supervisor

Caltrans: California Department of Transportation; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A state transportation agency in California is seeking a Highway Mechanic Supervisor to oversee a team of mechanics and helpers in maintaining heavy equipment. The role requires strong supervisory skills and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include ensuring safety in the work environment, managing equipment repairs, and training staff. The ideal candidate must possess extensive knowledge of automotive and construction equipment and be able to handle adverse working conditions. This role offers opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license required.
• Experience supervising mechanics or technical teams.
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanics and helpers in the shop.
• Keep records and establish training programs.
• Make decisions regarding repair and use of equipment.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Mechanic knowledge

Safety enforcement

Job description

Highway Mechanic Supervisor

While working for the Department of Transportation, Division of Equipment; the incumbent will be under the direction of the Highway Equipment Superintendent I. Supervises a force of mechanics, helpers and apprentices engaged in constructing, servicing and repairing automotive, construction and highway maintenance equipment. May be assisted by a CT Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker. Keeps records, establishes training programs, implements departmental policies, and prepares tool and equipment budgets, makes estimates for equipment repairs, improvements and disposal. Makes decisions regarding the repair, use and transportation of equipment. Acts in the absence of the Highway Equipment Superintendent. Directs the efforts of shop and field personnel. Maintains a safe work place. Maintains a good working relationship with outside vendors while insuring quality and timely repairs. Works closely with district personnel to maintain Caltrans equipment in a safe and operable manner. Works with other State agencies to promote the economical use of equipment.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Mechanic Supervisor 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.

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Working Conditions

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Incumbents for this position will be working as a Supervisor with a crew of Heavy Equipment Mechanics in a State Equipment Shop. This type of work environment could include items that may possibly have adverse health effects including but not limited to; loud noise, dust, dirt, oils, solvents and cleansers, lead paint, welding fumes and gas and diesel engine smoke. Will be required to enforce employee safety policies. Changing shifts and overtime may be required during high workloads such as storm seasons along with extreme changes in weather temperature.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
• The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted 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.