Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Working under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision and operation of all Field Maintenance employees and maintenance activities by the assigned unit, and ensures that all Department safety practices are in accordance with District, Department, State and Federal policies, procedures, rules and guidelines. Possession of a valid Class C driver's license is required. Supervises and participates in a wide range of work projects undertaken by the assigned unit. Such projects include, but are not limited to, rigid pavement maintenance, roadside maintenance, weed control, maintenance of fences, sign replacement and repair, ditches, culverts, litter, debris, sweeping, graffiti, spills, stormwater and NPDES projects, rest areas, vista points, median barrier, snow and ice control and storm maintenance. Schedules and plans work for the assigned unit. Ensures required personnel, materials, and equipment is available. Prepares necessary work plans on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis. Inspects right-of-way and recognize deficiencies and hazards in order to initiate appropriate actions. Identifies opportunities and conducts workforce development and succession planning.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Maintenance 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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position is located at: 5065 Mtn. Lakes Blvd., Redding, CA 96003

Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to –15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow.

During the winter months the workweek is normally 5/8-hour days. During the summer months the workweeks may be changed to 4/10-hour days. The scheduling of the 5/8 days or the 4/10 days is at the discretion of the District Management

Will be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State to work overtime.

Personal safety requirements include:

A. Work boots, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection.

B. Either long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.

C. Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.

D. Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department.

**This is a designated travel crew and requires working out of town up to 80% of the time.

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.

• Employee will operate vehicles requiring a Class C commercial driver’s license.
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of subordinate members of the assigned unit and to work safely around high- density traffic.
• Ability to work effectively alone or with others.
• Must be able to analyze various work situations accurately and make sound decisions.

The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.

Desired:

Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license with P (Passenger/Bus), H (Hazardous Materials), and N (Tank Vehicle) endorsements and possession of a qualified applicator certificate for pesticides issued by Cal-EPA is desired.

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: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Class "A" Driver's License with Tank (N) endorsement

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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.

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 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.

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