Equipment Materiel Specialist

Title:

Equipment Materiel Specialist – Caltrans District 3

Location:

1993 Marina Blvd., San Leandro, Alameda County.

Salary: $4,623.00 – $5,533.00 per month.

While working for the Caltrans Division of Equipment (DOE), in an Equipment Shop, the Equipment Materiel Specialist (EMS) receives supervision from the Equipment Materiel Manager II and day‑to‑day direction from the Senior Equipment Materiel Specialist. The EMS performs equipment materiel operations work concerning the purchasing, inventory, disbursement, shipping, and receiving of equipment parts, materiel, related equipment and services for the fabrication, maintenance, repair and disposal of mobile equipment.

• Purchase, inventory, and control of equipment parts and materiel.
• Disburse, ship, and receive equipment components, supplies, and related services.
• Support fabrication, maintenance, repair, and disposal of mobile equipment.
• Coordinate with shop parts department, storage areas, warehouses, field mechanic locations, and highway maintenance warehouses.
• Adhere to safety, cleanliness, and environmental standards while working in varied conditions.

Eligibility may be determined by a score on the Equipment Materiel Specialist exam. Candidates who are not currently eligible (e.g., new to state civil service) must be on the state examination list.

See the Class Specification for detailed minimum qualifications.

• Must possess a valid class C driver’s license.

Work primarily in the shop parts department and may need to work in outside storage areas, warehouses, distant field mechanic locations, or highway maintenance warehouses. Incumbent may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, hazardous materials, and various temperatures. May require travel, shift changes, overtime, and the ability to work during emergencies.

Completed applications and required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 1/15/2026.

Human Resources Contact:
Irina Prints – (279) 234‑2367 –

Hiring Unit Contact:
Tom Presley – (510) 407‑0405 –

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office – (844) 368‑3367 –

The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer to all, irrespective of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic.