Equipment Materiel Specialist (JC-534943)

Job Control: JC-534943 | Classification: Equipment Materiel Specialist | Annual Salary: $55,476.00 - $66,396.00 | Apply by: 10/24/2026

About the role

At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career.

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 I / II, and day-to-day direction from the Senior Equipment Materiel Specialist. 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the purchasing of equipment parts and materiels for the respective shop by following the purchasing regulations as outlined in the Materiel Services Procedure Handbook.
• Determines proper cost coding to enter on purchase documents.
• Determines the proper mode of purchase using Purchase Authority Purchase Order (PAPO) or Calcard.
• Implements legal purchases utilizing existing Contracts, California Multiple Award Schedule, State Price Schedule, Prison Industry Authority, Master Rental Master Service Agreements and other information.
• Uses the vendor price file for all items stocked and purchased in quantity, to ensure we are getting the best quality and price on the items purchased.
• Prepares specifications for materiel and services; solicits bids, negotiates with vendors on price, delivery and quality.
• Ensures all parts and materiel ordered are delivered promptly.
• Helps the Division of Equipment meet the goals of spending 25% with Certified Small Business Enterprises and 3% with Disabled Veteran Enterprises.
• Processes all purchase requests through the Enterprise Resource Planning Financial Infrastructure (E‑FIS).

Requirements

• Valid class C driver’s license.

Pay

Annual Salary: $55,476.00 - $66,396.00