Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent

$7,306.00 - $9,068.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/5/2026

Working under the general direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Manager I - Region Support, the incumbent coordinates the Hazardous Materials (Haz Mat) program for District 02 in accordance with District, Department, State and federal law, policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines. Required to work overtime due to emergencies, special work projects, storms, as determined by the supervisor or Department. Incumbent must be willing to travel throughout the district to respond to spills and emergencies, and occasionally, throughout the state, for training and meetings.

Overnight travel is occasionally required. Must be in possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License; a valid Class A driver's license is desirable. Strong oral and written communication skills are required.

In cooperation with Managers, Superintendents, Supervisors and other district functions, is responsible for ensuring that Caltrans generated chemical waste, highway spills and illegal encampment removals are properly managed and in compliance with all pertinent laws, rules, and regulations. The incumbent is the emergency response coordinator for all hazardous spills and is the backup response coordinator for illegal encampments in District 2, with the expectation of responding to each incident expeditiously.

Working with staff from Traffic Operations, Field Maintenance, emergency response agencies and Haz Mat contractors, the incumbent determines the safest and most cost-effective method for cleanup of each spill. Ensures the responsible party of each spill is identified and billed for all costs associated with the cleanup. Prepares or oversees the preparation of various related documents and reports including manifests, spill reports, diaries, etc.

Recognizes and takes positive action to ensure the highest possible departmental image is maintained. Provides responsive and timely service to the Department’s customers.

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:  .

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  and search by typing in the classification title.

PARF 02-27-0141 / JC 533403

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position is located at 1490 George Drive Redding, CA 96003

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at their base operation, employee will work in a climate‑controlled office under artificial lighting. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. The incumbent will be required to sit at a desk in an office and/or cubicle or open space environment. When traveling or in the field, incumbent is 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…