Road Maintenance Worker II (Open and Promotional)

Road Maintenance Worker II (Open and Promotional)

Salary

$85,072.00 - $106,246.40 Annually

Location

County of San Mateo, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

T085O

Department

Road Construction and Operations

Opening Date

06/29/2026

Closing Date

7/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

20

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Description

The Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Road Maintenance Worker II.

Road Maintenance Worker IIs operates a variety of trucks, light and medium duty road maintenance equipment, and performs a variety of semi-skilled and manual tasks in the maintenance of roadways, creeks, channels, associated landscape areas, storm drains, and other maintenance activities.

Examples Of Duties

Duties associated with Road Maintenance and Construction:

• Drive and operate street sweepers, paint trucks, tree trucks, lumber trucks, power brooms, mowers, water trucks, dump trucks, etc.
• Tow various types of trailers and attachments, such as transport trailers, equipment tilt trailer, rollers, compressors, pavers, chip spreaders, etc.
• Operate light equipment used in trenching and pipe repair and replacement work including small tractors, light trucks, pumps, service tapping machines, generators, compressors and allied air tools, forks, and shoring equipment.
• Service and make minor and emergency repairs to trucks and equipment.
• Prepare simple records and reports.
• Instruct personnel in the proper operation of trucks and equipment.
• May act as lead worker or, in the absence of the Road Maintenance Supervisor, supervisor for a crew.
• Dig, level, slope, shovel, sweep and remove debris from drainage ditches and culverts.
• Prepare and patch holes in small, paved areas.
• Shovel, rake, roll and smooth asphalt and gravel in patching work.
• Cut, trim and dispose of brush and weeds.
• Cut, trim and remove tree limbs and fallen trees.
• Prepare ground for and lay concrete and culvert pipe.
• Slope and prepare road shoulders and bank for seeding.
• Dig ditches for and install culvert pipe.
• Act as safety flag-person.
• Assist Construction Carpenter/Mason in the building of concrete forms.
• Cut and refinish streets, sidewalks and driveways; lay cement and asphalt.
• Maintain guard rails and shoulders.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Periodically required to be in an "on-call" status and to be available for work in emergencies outside of normal working hours.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Duties associated with Storm Drain Maintenance:

• Perform inspections of storm drains.
• Rod and flush storm drain systems to remove obstructions.
• Operate pumps to remove debris from damaged or clogged lines.
• Clean catch basins.
• Cut and refinish streets, sidewalks, and driveways; lay cement and asphalt.
• Repair and reconstruct damaged sections of storm drain lines.
• Inspect, repair and construct manholes.
• Make minor repairs to pumps and other equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

License:

Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class A Commercial Driver's License with tank vehicle endorsement.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Experience: Six months of experience driving trucks with at least 6 cubic yards capacity or satisfactory completion of the County-sponsored truck driver training class or equivalent.

Knowledge of:

• Provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicles.
• Safety practices in connection with light and medium duty road maintenance equipment.
• Road maintenance and construction operations, materials and procedures.
• Operation and preventive maintenance of light and medium duty trucks and road construction equipment.

Skill/Ability to:

• Operate trucks and road maintenance equipment, including street sweepers, storm drain maintenance trucks, paint trucks, tree trucks, lumber trucks, power brooms, mowers, water trucks, dump trucks and asphalt rollers.
• Load equipment onto transport trailers, unload and tow various types of trailers.
• Perform road maintenance duties which require strength, agility and endurance.
• Instruct and train personnel in road maintenance worker tasks.
• Work courteously and effectively with the public and with co-workers.
• Follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Bend, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Lift and carry heavy equipment (50 lbs. min.) and supplies (50 lbs. min.) used in the course of the work, such as jackhammers, pumps, piping and paving materials.
• Meet U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements and standards for holder of a commercial driver's license.

Application/Examination

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a Performance Exam (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

In addition, a copy of the Class A Commercial driver license must be attached to the application.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the Countys website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the Countys website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule

Application Deadline: Monday, July 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Performance Exams: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

About the County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

Analyst: Sarah Huynh (06292026) (Road Maintenance Worker II- T085)

We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)

In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.

As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.

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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses.

• I have read and understood this important information.

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This position requires a Class A Commercial Driver License with tank vehicle endorsement. Do you possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with tank vehicle endorsement? Please attach a copy of the front and back of your driver license. If your license is not attached, your application will not be accepted.

• Yes, I have a Class A Commercial Driver License with tank vehicle endorsement.
• No, I dont have a Class A license with tank vehicle endorsement.

03

Have you participated in a Driver Training class?

• Yes
• No

04

If you have participated in a Driver Training class, please provide the information below. Type N/A if you have not participated in a Driver Training class. A) Training given/sponsored by b) Date the training was completed.

05

Describe IN DETAIL the driving experience you have had. For each experience listed, please indicate a) Name of the Employer b) Dates of Employment c) Driving Duties Performed. An incomplete response to this question may result in your application being rejected.

06

Describe your experience operating equipment such as: street sweepers, paint trucks, tree trucks, lumber trucks, power brooms, mowers, water trucks, dump trucks, and/or trailers.

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How did you learn about this position?

• County of San Mateo Website
• County of San Mateo Job Interest Card Notification
• County Hosted Virtual Event
• County Hosted Job Fair
• CalOpps.org
• Civic Match
• College/University Career Center
• Community-based Organization Posting
• Facebook/Instagram
• Friend or Relative
• GovernmentJobs.com
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Professional Publication/Website (Please specify in next question)
• X (formerly called Twitter)
• Zip Recruiter
• Other (Please specify in next question)

08

If you answered, "Professional Publication/Website" or "Other" to the above question, please indicate below how you learned about this position. Your response to this question will help us in better marketing County jobs. Type NA if not applicable.

Required Question

Employer County of San Mateo

Address County of San Mateo Human Resources Department

500 County Center, 4th Floor

Redwood City, California, 94063-1663

Phone (650) 363-4343

Website https://jobs.smcgov.org