Highway Equipment Superintendent Ii

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• Job Code #: JC-509399
• Position #: 932‑003‑6819‑925
• Working Title: Equipment Shop Superintendent
• Classification: HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT II
• Salary: $7,826.00 - $9,728.00
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: San Diego County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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Improving lives and communities through transportation.
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While working for the Caltrans Division of Equipment and under the direction of the Supervising Highway Equipment Superintendent (SHES), the Highway Equipment Superintendent II (HES II) regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment regarding all shop, office, and materiel management (parts) sections of a medium field shop. In this capacity, the HES II represents the Division of Equipment (DOE) in a variety of public and private customers, advocates and ensures communication both internally and externally, and provides coordination of services and products.

Each Highway Equipment Superintendent is expected to work closely with District Executive Management, including District Directors and Deputy District Directors to assure each district is provided the right equipment at the right time and place. The HES II coordinates between Headquarters Equipment, Districts and Programs the acquisition, management, utilization, optimization, repair, improvement, and disposal of fleet equipment and vehicles, and maintains shop, field shop, and resident mechanic repair facilities in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies.

Maintains appropriate employee staffing levels, and promotes motivation and staff development. The HES II ensures adequate tooling and facilities are available to accomplish the quality services and equipment provided by the DOE. PARF# 32-26-0035 / JC-509399. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Highway Equipment Superintendent II 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.

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Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 3/12/2026.

Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event…