Caltrans Maintenance Manager

Job Posting:

Maintenance Manager I-Desert & Mountain Crews

Department of Transportation

JC-531073 -

CALTRANS MAINTENANCE MANAGER I $7,826.00 - $9,728.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/14/2026

Under the general direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Manager II (East Region Manager), the Maintenance Manager I (MM I) directs field maintenance program activities for the Desert and Mountain Programs within East Region. Incumbent reviews his/her assigned area, identifies problems/solutions, makes work assignments accordingly, and determines effectiveness of the crew's efforts.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and managing Maintenance Activities Performance Plan (MAPP) goals for activities and operations in accordance with Maintenance Program policies and procedures and in alignment with the Department's Mission, Vision, and Goals. The incumbent develops and applies strategies to effectively maintain the highway and roadside infrastructure in the Mountain and Desert areas within budget and resource allocations to achieve performance goals and high service levels.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. A Class C driver's license is required. This position is subject to working irregular work shifts. Incumbent will be required to work overtime including nights and weekends, may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency call outs. This position is not represented under collective bargaining.

PARF# 11-27-0113 / JC-531073

Position located at 8502 Rail Road Ave Santee CA, San Diego County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While in an office setting, the incumbent works in a climate-controlled environment with artificial lighting. The MM I is required to travel and work outdoors as needed; and may be exposed to dirt, noise, water, uneven surfaces, and varying temperatures and weather conditions. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper safety precautions are maintained and followed by staff. The incumbent must use proper safety precautions and procedures at all times.

This position may be required to work irregular work shifts, including nights and weekends.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS MAINTENANCE MANAGER I

Position located at 8502 Rail Road Ave Santee CA, San Diego County.

In Office

Permanent, Full Time

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.

• Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.
• Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. (Applicants who do not possess the license will be admitted to the examination but must secure the license prior to appointment.)
• Two years of experience in the California Department of Transportation performing duties in a class comparable in type and level of responsibility to that of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent (formerly Caltrans Maintenance Superintendent I or Caltrans Maintenance Superintendent II) or a Caltrans Landscape Specialist.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licenseis 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. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, nomore than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

• Describe your experience and qualifications that would make you a good candidate for the Maintenance Manager I position?
• Describe your leadership experience and provide an example of how you successfully managed a challenging incident?

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…