STRUCTURAL STEELPAINTER SUPERVISOR

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans seeks a Structural Steel Painter Supervisor in Los Angeles County to supervise Lead Structural Steel Painters, Painters and Apprentices, handling rigging, cleaning and painting of bridges and related structures. The incumbent may oversee inspection duties on contracted work and coordinate statewide paint-related tasks.

Under direction of a Maintenance Manager I/II, the role may involve statewide responsibilities, including supervision of personnel and compliance with painting standards.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Class A driver license with H and N endorsements.
• Drug screening is required prior to hire.
• Eligibility determined by state civil service requirements and exam results.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Lead Structural Steel Painters, Structural Steel Painters and Apprentices in painting, rigging and cleaning bridges and related structures.
• Inspect and coordinate painting activities, and oversee related structural steel maintenance work.
• Assist in statewide painting program duties, including review of paint inspection reports and contract provisions.

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-529438

Position #(s): 907-740-6511-XXX

Working Title: STRUCTURAL STEELPAINTER SUPERVISOR

Classification: STRUCTURAL STEELPAINTER SUPERVISOR

Earnings: $7,504.00 - $8,895.00

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

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Manager I, II, Structural Steel Painter Superintendent, or Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent, the Structural Steel Painter Supervisor works with and supervises Lead Structural Steel Painters, Structural Steel Painters, Structural Steel Painter Apprentices and engaged in rigging for painting, cleaning, painting structural cables, bridges and related structures and facilities. The incumbent may supervise inspection duties on contracted-out structural steel painting assignment, or may be responsible for headquarters staff assignments comparable in level of responsibility such as statewide review of structural steel paint inspection reports, paint consultant, drafts painting contracts, special provisions, painting standards, makes estimates, and other related work. In this capacity the incumbent is responsible for the proper paint maintenance of the Vincent Thomas Bridge in District 7, may be required to provide assistance to District 7 Mobile Paint Crew who services Districts 5, District 6, and other Structure Steel Paint Crews in the State. PARF 07-27-0114 | JC-529438 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the STRUCTURAL STEELPAINTER 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

• The position requires a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• This classification requires possession of a valid and unrestricted Class A driver license with H (Hazardous Materials) and N (Tank Vehicle) endorsements.

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.

Final Filing Date: 8/31/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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.