Road Equipment Supervisor

Road Equipment Supervisor The Department of Public Works is seeking experienced individuals for the position of Road Equipment Supervisor. Ideal Candidate Will have at least 4 years of increasing responsible experience overseeing a crew involved in the operation of heavy equipment in road construction and maintenance activities, as well as experience in planning, organizing, coordinating, directing and participating in projects involving heavy equipment in construction and maintenance of roadways, bridges, channels, landscape areas, and storm drains and sewers. Additionally, the candidate will have experience utilizing e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, project management, and maintenance management systems. Examples of Duties Plan, prioritize, and coordinate projects with the Road Maintenance Managers. Supervise, train, evaluate and instruct a group of equipment operators, drivers, and laborers. Ensure compliance with safety practices and procedures. Estimate and order materials. Assist the Vehicle and Equipment Manager with writing specifications for new equipment. Coordinate with Vehicle and Equipment Section on equipment repairs to ensure equipment is available when needed. Make work assignments, requesting additional labor as needed. Oversee projects such as road repair, major overlays and repaving projects. Serve as point of contact for Road Supervisors and the public if there are questions or concerns about work being performed. Make requests for appropriate training and new equipment. As a working supervisor, perform the more difficult or complex Operator tasks. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications 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: four years of experience in the operation of rollers, bulldozers, backhoes, mowers and graders. Knowledge of Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, scheduling, employee training and evaluation. Basic mathematics. Provision of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicles. Safety practices in the operation of heavy construction equipment. Capabilities of all types of heavy equipment. Road maintenance and construction operations, materials and procedures. Operation of and preventative maintenance for trucks and road maintenance equipment. Skills / Ability to Plan, supervise and inspect the work of others. Determine personnel, material and equipment requirements for construction or maintenance projects. Read blueprints, read and interpret grade stakes, and use instruments to check grades. Operate a wide variety of complex road construction and maintenance equipment and light and medium duty trucks including graders, bulldozers, large loaders, backhoes, hydraulic excavators, rollers and mowers. Make minor adjustments and emergency repairs to equipment. Perform road maintenance duties which require strength, agility and endurance. Work courteously and effectively with the public and with co-workers. Follow oral and written instructions. Climb, bend, stand and walk for extended periods of time. Lift and carry equipment and supplies used in construction and maintenance work. Meet Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing requirements and standards. Licensure / Certification Possession of a Class A California‑issued Commercial Driver License or equivalent 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, 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 to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Tentative Recruitment Schedule Final Filing Date: Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:59 PST Application Screening Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Performance Exams: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr County of San Mateo