Road Equipment Supervisor (Open & Promotional)

Road Equipment Supervisor (Open & Promotional)

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Road Equipment Supervisor (Open & Promotional)

Salary

$118,123.20 - $147,742.40 Annually

Location

County of San Mateo, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

T082B

Department

Road Construction and Operations

Division

Road Construction and Operations

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

20

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Description

The Department of Public Works is seeking experienced individuals for the position of Road Equipment Supervisor.

The 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 ideal candidate will have experience utilizing e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, project management, maintenance management systems.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

Skill/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

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.

HR Analyst: Sarah Huynh (06082026)(T082 - Road Equipment Supervisor)

We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance ( page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)

In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.

As a County employee, you’ll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.

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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 to these questions.

• I have read and understand these instructions.

02

Do you possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with tank vehicle endorsement? Please attach a copy of the front and back of your driver license. If your license is not attached, your application will not be accepted.

• Yes, I have a Class A Commercial Driver License with tank vehicle endorsement.

• No, I don't have a Class A license with tank vehicle endorsement.

03

Describe your experience using computers. Include in your answer any experience you have using e-mail, internet, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, project management, maintenance management systems, etc. to document maintenance and repairs.

04

Describe your experience in the areas of road construction, utilizing heavy equipment as it relates to construction and maintenance of roadways, bridges, channels, landscape, storm drains, and any other roadways-related infrastructures. Please include where you gained this experience and how long you worked in that capacity.

05

Describe your lead or supervisory experience. Be specific. Indicate your role, task performed, and the number and type of employees you supervised/lead.

06

Describe the skills you use to maintain positive working relationships with your peers and/or staff. Give an example of a time you used these skills and describe the outcome.

07

Describe the skills you use to maintain positive working relationships with your peers. Give an example of a time you used these skills and describe the outcome.

08

Heavy Equipment: Bulldozer, Rubber Tire Loader, Excavator, Grader, etc. Describe your experience loading, transporting, and operating the equipment listed above. Be sure to indicate a) name of the employer where the experience was gained, b) number of years of experience you have loading/transporting/operating each piece of equipment, and c) specific duties you performed.

09

How did you learn about this position?

• County of San Mateo Website

• County of San Mateo Job Interest Card Notification

• County Hosted Virtual Event

• County Hosted Job Fair

• CalOpps.org

• Civic Match

• College/University Career Center

• Community-based Organization Posting

• Facebook/Instagram

• Friend or Relative

• GovernmentJobs.com

• Indeed

• Job Fair

• LinkedIn

• Professional Publication/Website (Please specify in next question)

• X (formerly called Twitter)

• Zip Recruiter

• Other (Please specify in next question)

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If you answered, "Professional Publication/Website" or "Other" to the above question, please indicate below how you learned about this position. Your response to this question will help us in better marketing County jobs. Type NA if not applicable.

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County of San Mateo

Address

County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663

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