State of California
Highway Mechanic Supervisor
CALTRANS HIGHWAY MECHANIC SUPERVISOR
$6,874.00 - $8,137.00 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: 11/19/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off
Job Description While working for the Department of Transportation, Division of Equipment, the incumbent will be under the direction of the Highway Equipment Superintendent I, II or III and will supervise a force of mechanics, helpers and apprentices engaged in constructing, servicing and repairing automotive, construction and highway maintenance equipment. The supervisor may be assisted by a CT Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker. Key responsibilities include keeping records, establishing training programs, implementing departmental policies, preparing tool and equipment budgets, making estimates for equipment repairs, improvements and disposal, decisions regarding the repair, use and transportation of equipment, acting in the absence of the Highway Equipment Superintendent, directing shop and field personnel, maintaining a safe workplace, maintaining good working relationships with outside vendors, and working closely with district personnel to keep Caltrans equipment safe and operable. The supervisor will also work with other State agencies to promote the economical use of equipment.
Eligibility Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Mechanic Supervisor exam. For individuals without current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who are new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.
Working Conditions Position located at 3290 N State st Ukiah CA, 95482, Mendocino County. Incumbents will work as a Supervisor with a crew of Heavy Equipment Mechanics in a State Equipment Shop. This type of work environment may include adverse health effects such as loud noise, dust, dirt, oils, solvents, cleansers, lead paint, welding fumes, gasoline and diesel engine smoke. Worker safety policies will be enforced. Changing shifts and overtime may be required during high workloads such as storm seasons and extreme weather changes.
Minimum Requirements Minimum Requirements are listed in the Class Specification.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents). Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. If submitting in hard copy, include a completed copy of the Application Package listing.
Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 (Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Required Application Package Documents
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. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications should be included.
Resume is optional.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: Irina Prints (279) 234-2367 irina.prints@dot.ca.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and other characteristics protected by law.
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.
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$6,874.00 - $8,137.00 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: 11/19/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off
Job Description While working for the Department of Transportation, Division of Equipment, the incumbent will be under the direction of the Highway Equipment Superintendent I, II or III and will supervise a force of mechanics, helpers and apprentices engaged in constructing, servicing and repairing automotive, construction and highway maintenance equipment. The supervisor may be assisted by a CT Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker. Key responsibilities include keeping records, establishing training programs, implementing departmental policies, preparing tool and equipment budgets, making estimates for equipment repairs, improvements and disposal, decisions regarding the repair, use and transportation of equipment, acting in the absence of the Highway Equipment Superintendent, directing shop and field personnel, maintaining a safe workplace, maintaining good working relationships with outside vendors, and working closely with district personnel to keep Caltrans equipment safe and operable. The supervisor will also work with other State agencies to promote the economical use of equipment.
Eligibility Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Mechanic Supervisor exam. For individuals without current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who are new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.
Working Conditions Position located at 3290 N State st Ukiah CA, 95482, Mendocino County. Incumbents will work as a Supervisor with a crew of Heavy Equipment Mechanics in a State Equipment Shop. This type of work environment may include adverse health effects such as loud noise, dust, dirt, oils, solvents, cleansers, lead paint, welding fumes, gasoline and diesel engine smoke. Worker safety policies will be enforced. Changing shifts and overtime may be required during high workloads such as storm seasons and extreme weather changes.
Minimum Requirements Minimum Requirements are listed in the Class Specification.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents). Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. If submitting in hard copy, include a completed copy of the Application Package listing.
Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 (Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Required Application Package Documents
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. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications should be included.
Resume is optional.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: Irina Prints (279) 234-2367 irina.prints@dot.ca.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and other characteristics protected by law.
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.
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