Maintenance Worker II - Department of Transportation

City of San Jose, CA; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Jose is seeking multiple Maintenance Worker II positions to enhance the efficiency of public facilities and transportation systems. Ideal candidates will contribute to the Department of Transportation’s maintenance crew, involving significant responsibilities in public service and community improvement. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and three years of relevant experience in maintenance or related fields. The role demands skills in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, and candidates must be prepared to work varied shifts.

Benefits

Wide range of core health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent (GED or California Proficiency Certificate).
• Three (3) years experience in maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, parks, or public facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead direction to crews engaged in maintenance and repair of sewers and streets.
• Maintain roadway markings and traffic control signs.
• Perform sanitary sewer and storm maintenance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Various types of spray paint equipment

Job description

Salary : $76,044.80 - $92,497.60 Annually

Location : San Jose

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202501064

Department : Transportation

Opening Date : 06 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 6 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San Jos.

The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at [e-mail].

About the Department

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San Jos streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in the nation's 10th largest city, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit

Position Duties

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking to fill multiple Maintenance Worker II (MWII) positions.

Under general supervision by a Senior Maintenance Worker and Maintenance Supervisor, employees in MWII positions provide lead direction to small and large crews engaged in the maintenance and repair of sewers, streets, and public facilities. MWIIs are major contributors to the Department's efforts to provide exceptional service to its customers and all have important field responsibilities. Individuals in this classification may be required to work alternate work shifts, including grave and swing, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call.

MWII responsibilities vary by section, but may include the following :

PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE : Planning work, providing lead direction to, and participating in, small and large crews engaged in the maintenance and repair of pavement in public streets and drainage systems. Additionally, MWIIs in Pavement will be expected to learn how to safely care for and operate paving and heavy equipment vehicles.

ROADWAY MARKINGS MAINTENANCE : Providing lead direction to, and participating in, a crew responsible for the maintenance of approximately 5.4 million square feet of roadway markings throughout the City. MWIIs in Roadway Markings use various types of spray paint equipment to mark limit lines, bike lanes, crosswalks, double yellow lines, and other legends, as well as remove and install reflectors.

TRAFFIC SIGN MAINTENANCE : Providing lead direction to, and participating in, a crew responsible for the maintenance, repair, and new installations of traffic control signs, street name signs, barricades, and guardrails.

TRAFFIC AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE : Repairing streetlight outages as well as assisting the streetlight electrician and wreck crew in traffic signal repairs; Responsible for installing and maintaining traffic signals and streetlights throughout the City under supervision of an electrician.

SANITARY SEWER & STORM MAINTENANCE : Providing lead direction to, and participating in, a crew responsible for keeping the sanitary lines free of blockage, performing scheduled preventative maintenance at sanitary and storm pump stations, and working towards reducing current backlog of sewer repair projects. Keeping the sanitary lines free of blockage may require the use of high-pressure units, rodding units, and Vactor trucks. As assigned, operates a motorized street sweeper in an assigned district, including driving to assigned routes to clean streets and gutters, and remove dust and litter.

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE : Providing lead direction to, and participating in, a crew responsible for maintaining the landscape of roadways, backups, and designated locations in the public areas throughout the City. They may participate in graffiti abatement, poster and sticker removal, enhanced debris and weed abatement, street furniture service and installation, enhanced cleaning of catch basins, illegal sign removal, sign repair, and tree and horticultural tasks.

Further, all Maintenance Worker IIs may be called upon to participate in storm and emergency response, as well as complete special projects.

These positions require grasping, reaching, bending, pulling, kneeling / crouching / squatting, lifting, and carrying objects up to 100 pounds to complete the described job duties; Standing and walking are performed intermittently.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development (GED) Test or California Proficiency Certificate)

Experience : Three (3) years experience in the maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, parks or public facilities, or related field.

Acceptable Substitutions :

None.

Licenses or Certifications :

• Possession of a valid driver's license in the State of California is required.

As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements is required.

Selected candidates will be required to submit a DMV Release of Driver Record Information form at the time of conditional offer and will be enrolled in the DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program. Refusal to do so will be considered withdrawing from the recruitment process.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional / technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures / policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Constructive Energies - A demonstration of energy and drive that comes from within, and a willingness to approach all aspects of work with a generally positive attitude. The inclination to independently take appropriate action rather than waiting to be told what to do. Examples of Constructive Energies include but are not limited to : enthusiasm; honesty; integrity; empathy; dedication; reliability; proactive approach to work; respectful demeanor; confidence; ethical behavior; willingness to help others.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Computer Skills -Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to : MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.

Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and / or current position(s).

Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Additional Competencies and / or Desirable Qualifications

Competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities that are more position specific and / or likely to contribute to more successful job performance.)

Ability to operate and maintain a variety of light and heavy vehicle, trucks and equipment, or related equipment requiring comparable operating skills in construction and / or maintenance work, is desirable for some designated positions.

Selection Process :

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.

If selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment is contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California driver's license, and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deem you ineligible for employment.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jasmine Medrano at

Additional Information :

Employment Eligibility : Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications / transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays / responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email and we will research the status of your application.

The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City's Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services You will be able to view information based on different Sworn / Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

This position requires a State of California Driver's License. Please select the applicable option that best describes your driver's license, or your ability to possess a valid driver's license.

• State of CA, Class A Driver's License
• State of CA, Class B Driver's License
• State of CA, Class C Driver's License
• I do not possess a State of California Driver's License but, I can obtain one.
• I do not possess a State of California Driver's License and I cannot obtain one

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• College (1 to 29 semester units / 1 to 44 quarter units)
• College (30 to 59 semester units / 45 to 89 quarter units)
• College (60 to 89 semester units / 90 to 134 quarter units)
• College (90 to 119 semester units / 135 to 179 quarter units)
• College (120 or more semester units / 180 or more quarter units)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree
• Other
• None of the above

How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, parks, and public facilities?

• Less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more

Please describe how you meet the three (3) years' experience in the maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, parks or public facilities, or related field for MWII. In your response, please list qualifying experiences in the following format : name of institution / employer, duration of employment, full-time or part-time status, and transferable job duties. Your response should be consistent with your work history. (Please note : One year of work experience = 2,080 hours.)

Describe your experience leading and training personnel in detail including your leadership style or methods. Include the number of years of experience and number of employees supervised.

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