Road Maintenance Worker II

County of San Mateo; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative team as a Road Maintenance Worker II, where you'll operate various trucks and equipment to maintain roadways and landscapes. This role involves performing semi-skilled tasks, from driving street sweepers to instructing personnel in equipment operation. You'll be part of a dedicated workforce committed to enhancing the safety and appearance of our community's infrastructure. The County of San Mateo values diversity and inclusion, making it a great place to work. If you're ready to make an impact and work in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with tank endorsement is required.
• Six months experience driving trucks of at least six cubic yards capacity.

Responsibilities

• Operate various trucks and equipment for road maintenance tasks.
• Perform manual tasks including digging, leveling, and debris removal.
• Instruct personnel in the proper operation of trucks and equipment.

Skills

Truck Operation

Road Maintenance

Safety Practices

Instruction and Training

Physical Agility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Truck Driver Training Class

Tools

Street Sweepers

Dump Trucks

Asphalt Rollers

Light Equipment (e.g., pumps, generators)

Job description

Job Title

Road Maintenance Worker II

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

Duties associated with Road Maintenance and Construction may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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, act as 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.

License:
Valid Class A, Commercial Driver License with a tank vehicle endorsement is required. A copy of the Class A CDL license must be submitted with application.

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

• A typical way to qualify is six months experience driving trucks of at least six 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, sewer 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 written instructions.
• Meet Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing requirements and standards.

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.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's 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, February 17, 2025
Application Screening: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Performance Exams: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

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 (01272025) (Road Maintenance Worker II- T085)