Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent, the incumbent will supervise and work with a crew engaged in  various highway and landscape maintenance tasks, while enforcing safety and health policies and procedures as outlined in the Department’s  Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). The incumbent should be knowledgeable in environmental regulations, storm water management,  emergency response, natural disaster protocols, accident prevention techniques, principles of effective supervision, and safe work practices.

The incumbent operates light vehicles and equipment requiring a valid Class C Driver’s License as used by the assigned unit. Overtime,  irregular shifts, and alternate work schedules including nights, holidays, and weekends may be required. The incumbent may also be required  to work temporary and/or intermittent varied shifts and must be available to respond to emergency situations and calls.

This classification requires a valid and unrestricted Class C Driver’s License. A Class A or B Driver’s License with a Tanker endorsement, a  current medical certificate, and possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate are desirable.

PARF# 07-6-301 / JC-485250

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 located in Los Angeles County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This position is based at a Maintenance Station in a climate-controlled environment under artificial lights, many duties will be spent outdoors. Weather conditions vary from a cold windy and wet winter climate to a very hot and dry summer climate. May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, hot materials, chemicals, loud noises, inclement weather, steep, uneven, and/or unstable terrain, fast moving traffic, and/or extreme temperatures. May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time. May be exposed to or put in stressful situations. Will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear in good condition, and must wear the provided personal protective safety equipment including but not limited to: shirts or vests, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, face shields, respirators, ear plugs, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary. The incumbent will be required to travel extensively throughout the assigned area and may be required to travel and work in other areas in the District.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

• A valid and unrestricted Class C Driver's License.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

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:

A Class A or B drivers' license with Tanker endorsement, a current medical certificate and possession of a Qualified Applicators Certificate is  desirable.

Benefits

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Important Applications 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Summer work, Shift work, Night shift,

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