Highway Mechanic Supervisor

CALTRANS HIGHWAY MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

Job Code: JC-502784

Position #: -925

Working Title: Highway Mechanic Supervisor (Specialist)

Classification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

Pay Range: $6,874.00 - $8,137.00 (minimum for new state candidates may be hired into minimum salary of classification)

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Other

Industries: Government Administration

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Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

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 workplace. 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.

Working for the Department of Transportation, Division of Equipment (DOE); the incumbent will work under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager 1 (SSMI) or the Clean Fleet Chief. The role involves supervising contractors in the installation and repair of GPS devices and related hardware in automotive, construction and highway maintenance equipment. The position may be assisted by a CT Heavy Equipment Mechanic Lead worker, other DOE employees or contracted technicians.

Responsibilities include keeping records, establishing training programs, implementing departmental policies, preparing equipment and labor budgets, estimating equipment repairs, improvements, and disposal. The incumbent diagnoses, repairs, uses and transports equipment. Typically, the role works independently and acts as lead in the absence of the Telematics – SSMI. Directs contractor and field shop personnel efforts, ensures workplace safety, maintains positive relationships with external vendors to facilitate quality and timely service/repairs, works closely with district personnel to prolong Caltrans GPS equipment in a safe and operable manner, and works with other State agencies to promote the economical use of equipment.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle.
• The position requires a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.
• Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required.

The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It must be typed, single spaced, no more than two pages in length, and 12‑point Arial font.

Clearly title the document in bold “Statement of Qualifications” in the top center within the margin. Include your name and contact number in the lower right‑hand footer within the margin.

• Describe your experience supervising or leading analysts, vendors, mechanics and/or technicians. Include how you assigned work, monitored performance, and ensured safety and productivity.
• Explain your knowledge and hands‑on experience with heavy‑duty equipment, fleet vehicles, diagnostics, telematics, and repairs. Provide specific examples of how you’ve solved complex mechanical or technical issues.
• Describe your experience ensuring compliance with state or federal fleet regulations (e.g., smog, telematics, safety standards, procurement). What steps did you take to implement or enforce compliance?
• Discuss a time when you had to communicate technical information to…