Road Maintenance Worker II (Open and Promotional) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/newprint/4728607) Apply  Road Maintenance Worker II (Open and Promotional) Salary $79,414.40 - $99,195.20 Annually Location County of San Mateo, CA Job Type Regular Job Number T085N Department Road Construction and Operations Opening Date 01/27/2025 Closing Date 2/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Bargaining Unit 20 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Road Maintenance Worker II . 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. Examples Of Duties 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. Qualifications 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. 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 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) Please visit https://www.smcgov.org/media/100161/download?inline= for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification. Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change. NOTE: Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 may be subject to new Pension Reform retirement laws. As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you. County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked. 01 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. 02 This position requires a Class A Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement. Do you currently have a Class A Commercial Driver License with this endorsement? + Yes + No 03 For you to be considered for this position, attach a copy of your Class A Commercial Driver License to your online application. If you do not attach a copy of your Class A CDL with this application, your application will be rejected. + I have read and understood this important information. 04 Have you participated in a Driver Training class? + Yes + No 05 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. 06 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. 07 Are you related by blood or marriage to anyone currently employed in the San Mateo County Department of Public Works? (A YES response will not screen you out of this process.) + Yes + No 08 IF YES to the previous question: a) What is the name of the employee? b) What is your relationship with the employee (i.e., stepson, aunt, etc.)? 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 Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email