Valley Maintenance Manager I (Caltrans Maintenance Manager I)
Department of Transportation · Nevada County
Salary: $7,826 – $9,728 per month
Closes: 2026-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
Job description and requirements
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Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Region Manager, Maintenance Manager II, the incumbent is responsible for implementing, evaluating, and sustaining major programs and maintenance policy in the Sutter/Sierra Region. The incumbent will advise and consult with top-level district and statewide management, propose new programs, directions or legislation as appropriate. A valid driver’s license is required. The position is based out of the Sutter/Sierra Region Office located in Nevada City, CA.
PARF 03-27-0385 / JC-536283
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.
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Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Maintenance Manager I 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.
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Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
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
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Regional hiring context
There are 7 current state openings in Nevada County, including this position.
Application timeline
Applications close in 8 days, on November 12, 2026.
Posting history
This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on November 3, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.