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Job Posting: CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Department of Transportation
JC-524181
CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
$5,401.00 - $7,032.00 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: 7/19/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent, the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the activities of a crew engaged in highway maintenance. This position is located in a metropolitan area with high volume multi-lane freeways. The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid Class "C" Driver's License. The incumbent must have ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others; operate and care for maintenance equipment; prepare preliminary budget estimates and reports; and interpret simple blueprints and sketches; the ability to keep records of employees' time and materials and equipment used; detect unsafe conditions and practices and plan, organize, conduct and evaluate safety training programs. Emergency response is required outside of employee's normal work hours.
PARF# 08-27-0002 / JC-524181
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 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 click here and search by typing in the classification title.
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 842 El Sobrante Rd Corona, Riverside County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
The position is based in an office at a maintenance station with artificial lighting. The incumbent will use a personal computer with keyboard, mouse and monitor, but will spend time in the field driving throughout the section and on foot. The supervisor's section includes mostly metropolitan areas with high-density freeways and hot and mostly dry summers with temperatures in excess of 100 degrees.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-524181
Position #(s): 908-760-6301-010
Working Title: CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Classification: CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
$5,401.00 - $7,032.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Riverside County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
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.
Special Requirements
- Valid Class C Driver's License.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
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 verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
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, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 7/19/2026
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 no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-524181
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-524181
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- 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 at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Bryan Patalinjug
(916) 695-3808
Bryan.Patalinjug@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Celia Martinez
(909) 383-5918
celia.martinez@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Important Application Instructions:
The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-524181), PARF# 08-27-0002 and title of the position (Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor) must be included on the STD. 678 form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
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 work place. 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.
Job Posting: CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Department of Transportation
JC-524181
CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
$5,401.00 - $7,032.00 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: 7/19/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent, the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the activities of a crew engaged in highway maintenance. This position is located in a metropolitan area with high volume multi-lane freeways. The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid Class "C" Driver's License. The incumbent must have ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others; operate and care for maintenance equipment; prepare preliminary budget estimates and reports; and interpret simple blueprints and sketches; the ability to keep records of employees' time and materials and equipment used; detect unsafe conditions and practices and plan, organize, conduct and evaluate safety training programs. Emergency response is required outside of employee's normal work hours.
PARF# 08-27-0002 / JC-524181
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 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 click here and search by typing in the classification title.
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 842 El Sobrante Rd Corona, Riverside County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
The position is based in an office at a maintenance station with artificial lighting. The incumbent will use a personal computer with keyboard, mouse and monitor, but will spend time in the field driving throughout the section and on foot. The supervisor's section includes mostly metropolitan areas with high-density freeways and hot and mostly dry summers with temperatures in excess of 100 degrees.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-524181
Position #(s): 908-760-6301-010
Working Title: CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Classification: CALTRANS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
$5,401.00 - $7,032.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Riverside County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
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.
Special Requirements
- Valid Class C Driver's License.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
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 verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
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, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 7/19/2026
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 no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-524181
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-524181
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- 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 at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Bryan Patalinjug
(916) 695-3808
Bryan.Patalinjug@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Celia Martinez
(909) 383-5918
celia.martinez@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Important Application Instructions:
The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-524181), PARF# 08-27-0002 and title of the position (Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor) must be included on the STD. 678 form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
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 work place. 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.
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Entry Level Maintenance Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level maintenance supervisor job?
Entry level maintenance supervisor employers look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on technical skills, even if experience is limited. Completed internships, vocational training, or certifications in HVAC, electrical, or facilities maintenance give you a clear edge. Showing familiarity with preventive maintenance schedules and basic team coordination tells hiring managers you are ready to step into a supervisory role from day one.
Which companies hire entry level maintenance supervisors?
Companies hiring entry level maintenance supervisors right now include Amentum, White Lodging, and Leslie's Poolmart, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, manufacturing plants, property management firms, and facilities services companies tend to hire most actively, as they often prefer to develop supervisors internally from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level maintenance supervisor jobs?
Yes, though the majority of maintenance supervisor roles require a physical presence on-site. About 0% of entry level maintenance supervisor openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve coordination, scheduling, or vendor management duties rather than direct hands-on facility work.
Are these new grad maintenance supervisor jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates and candidates with limited experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or vocational placements toward requirements, or values a portfolio of facility or trades projects in place of a long professional history.
Which industries hire the most entry level maintenance supervisors?
Entry Level maintenance supervisor roles concentrate in Retail, Food & Beverage, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the entry level because their facilities require ongoing upkeep, creating steady openings for candidates ready to develop supervisory skills in a structured, hands-on environment.