Road Maintenance Supervisor (Open and Promotional)

Job Description:

Road Maintenance Supervisor (Open and Promotional)

Description

Description

The Department of Public Works is accepting applications for the position of Road Maintenance Supervisor.

There are currently two vacancies in the Department of Public Works. Under the direction of a Road Maintenance Manager, Road Maintenance Supervisors serve as a first line working supervisor with responsibility for overseeing a small crew involved in road maintenance and road construction activities. Road Maintenance Supervisors are responsible for the overall quality and quantity of work produced by their assigned crew, training crew members so they have the necessary skills to do the job, facilitating efforts to improve work methods and encourage crews to "work smarter and not harder", creating a positive motivational environment for the crew, and ensuring that high quality customer service is provided.

The ideal candidate for the Road Maintenance Supervisor position will:

• Possess in depth knowledge of road operations.
• Have at least four years of road maintenance experience.
• Embrace the County's emphasis on excellent customer service.
• Be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Possess strong planning and organizational skills.
• Be a champion for safety.
• Demonstrate personal trustworthiness which inspires others.
• Use initiative and independent judgment.
• Be a team player, willing to work with others to reach shared goals.
• Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and participate in road maintenance and construction activities as part of a crew within an assigned area.
• Supervise, train, evaluate and instruct a small group of subordinate personnel.
• Investigate and resolve citizen complaints and prepare reports of findings and actions taken.
• Read and interpret plans, transfer grades from survey stakes.
• Administer a safety program by ensuring employees' compliance with safety practices and procedures.
• Administer departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide input to manager on disciplinary matters.
• Coach and mentor staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Practices and procedures of construction and maintenance methods and techniques.
• Road construction and maintenance equipment and its use.
• Safety practices relating to public works projects.
• Basic arithmetic.
• Weights and measures.

Skill/Ability to:

• Foster teamwork and service excellence through example.
• Organize, plan, lay out and coordinate the work of a small group of people.
• Supervise, train, evaluate and instruct subordinate personnel.
• Use personal initiative to analyze and solve problems.
• Read and interpret simple plans and specifications and transfer grades from survey stakes.
• Enforce common safety practices and procedures.
• Communicate verbally and in writing.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Work with basic arithmetic computations.
• Work effectively and courteously with the public and with co-workers.
• 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 license.

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:

• Experience : Four years of experience in road maintenance and construction work.

Licensure/Certification:

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

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, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score

The examination process will consist of a written exam (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 panel interview (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 Timeline
Application Deadline: Monday, July 9, 2026
Written Examination: Week of July 13, 2026
Panel Interviews: Tuesday, July 22, 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 (06152026) (Road Maintenance Supervisor - N085)

Salary:

$107,785.60 - $134,804.80 Annually