Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent
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Apply to Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent at California Department of TransportationJob details
- Location
- Stanislaus County or Modesto or Sacramento
- Compensation
- $87,672 - $108,816/yr
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Apply on
- calcareers.ca.gov
About this role
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Manager II, the Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent (Superintendent) provides general supervision over the operations of all Maintenance crews and activities within the assigned area(s) of responsibility. The Superintendent assigns work, directs, and maintains discipline among subordinate crew supervisors, allocates Maintenance resources assuring that levels of service are maintained, develops work plans for routine maintenance to develop long-term goals using Maintenance strategies. The Superintendent efficiently balances priorities and among all available resources, provides verbal and written reports to the Maintenance Manager I and II, responds to requests for information and serves as the public contact regarding highways in the assigned area(s), responds to Major Incidents, makes sound determinations regarding the size of crews needed, equipment placement and use, and hours worked. The Superintendent also selects, trains, and evaluates the performance of subordinates, ensures the upkeep and security of the maintenance facilities, and ensures compliance with all laws, safety rules, orders, environmental and storm water regulations, State policies and directives pertaining to their assigned area(s). The Superintendent develops relationships and works cooperatively with other agencies (e.g. California Conservation Corps, California Department of Forestry, California Highway Patrol, County/City Branches, etc.) that may, through various types of programs and/or agreements, provide assistance to the State highway maintenance program. Some travel may be required.
10-27-0077/JC-531423
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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 908 N Emerald Ave Modesto, Stanislaus County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
The Superintendent will be exposed to computers, various lighting conditions, and will stand or sit for prolonged periods. Must be able to work at a keyboard and focus on complex tasks for long periods of time. Must be able to organize and prioritize large volumes of work documents. Overtime will be required, and vacations may be restricted during peak times and fiscal year-end closing. Emergency response requires working during nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel throughout the district and the state may be required. Assignments in the field will be required where exposure to high speed traffic will occur. The Superintendent must wear and use all required personal safety equipment and follow all policies, procedures, and safe working practices.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent 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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
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
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as
documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely
in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and
complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and
in disqualification from the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take
the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length,
and 12-point Arial font.
1. Your team missed a deadline for a maintenance project; how do you handle this situation?
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
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/19/2026Who May Apply
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).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- 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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
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.
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.
EEO Contact:Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
[email protected]
Important Application Instructions:
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
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.