ASSISTANT ROAD SUPERINTENDENT

Job Description:

ASSISTANT ROAD SUPERINTENDENT

Description

Position Description

Final Filing Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
Exam# 25/74D81/08JA

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction, plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and county facilities, and protect natural resources. The Department is responsible for public works, county roads and bridges, county parks, and county facilities.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks (PWFP) Department has an immediate need for an Assistant Road Superintendent. This position assists Road Superintendents in planning, organizing and supervising designated activities related to the maintenance of County roads and related structures. This is the supervisory level class in the Road Maintenance series. Employees in this class are responsible for assisting in the direction of personnel and equipment assigned to a road crew, exercising immediate supervision over personnel and equipment assigned to maintenance projects and acting for the Road Superintendent in the latter’s absence.

Incumbents of Maintenance classes must be flexible and willing to work at various locations within Monterey County as well as be willing to work rotating or irregular shifts including evenings/overnight, weekends and holidays during special projects or in emergency or disaster situations caused by storms, flooding, traffic accidents or other natural/ man-made disasters; and be on call twenty-four (24) hours/day, seven (7) days a week.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.

Examples of Duties

• Supervises personnel and equipment performing maintenance projects on roads, culverts and related structures.
  
• Consults with and assists the Road Superintendent in planning and coordinating designated activities and projects; assists in determining size of work crew, equipment and materials needed for each project; assists in daily work assignments; assigns work and equipment to crew leaders and individual workers.
  
• Trains maintenance personnel and continuously enforces proper work procedures and safety practices; demonstrates and instructs others in safe and effective methods and techniques for performing work, and use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles.
  
• Assists in investigations of, and responds to public complaints regarding, poor or hazardous road conditions; determines any necessary corrective action.
  
• Inspects maintenance work in progress on a regular or unscheduled basis; inspects existing roads and related structures and systems to determine maintenance and repair needs and improvements; estimates type and amount of materials needed for projects; assists and participates in patrolling roads for storm damage.
• Operates heavy equipment and/or personally performs the more skilled and difficult maintenance and repair work.
• Acts for the Road Superintendent in the latter’s absence and represents the Road Superintendent as required.
• Assists in the preparation of performance evaluations; recommends disciplinary action, may counsel employees; may assist in employment interviews and make recommendations for selection.
• Assists in the preparation of time and equipment records and reports; prepares correspondence; reviews spreadsheets, reports, permits, plans and other documents; advises superiors of repair needs and improvements, the status of work in progress and of any unforeseen problems or requirements, both orally and in writing; and performs other administrative duties using a personal computer.

To view the complete job description, visit the Monterey County website: Assistant Road Superintendent .

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools, procedures and protocols of road maintenance work.
• Safe and effective operation of light, medium and heavy maintenance and construction equipment and vehicles.
• Preventative maintenance requirements and standards for vehicles, light and heavy equipment, machines and power and hand tools.

Working Knowledge of:

• Topographic maps, road plans, profiles and construction specifications.
• The function of streets and highways, including the movements of people and goods, providing access to property, and related area drainage systems.
• Basic arithmetic and methods of estimating hours, equipment, materials and costs for maintenance projects.
• Basic principles and methods of supervision including training, development, performance appraisal, documentation and discipline; and problem solving and conflict resolution.
• OSHA and other health and safety regulations, requirements and practices as they relate to road
  construction and maintenance.
• The California Vehicle Code, Caltrans Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Departmental Code of Safe Practices, Incident Command System and other related Federal, State and County laws, regulations, rules and ordinances related to the operation of vehicles, traffic control devices and equipment employed in road maintenance.

Some Knowledge of:

• Operation of personal computers and other standard office equipment sufficient to complete required administrative duties.

Skill and Ability to:

• Supervise, plan, assign, train and evaluate personnel engaged in unskilled, skilled and difficult road maintenance work.
• Perform skilled and difficult road maintenance work.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment and vehicles essential to the performance of road maintenance work.
• Inspect maintenance work performed to ensure it conforms to established specifications.
• Accurately perform basic mathematical calculations required to estimate hours, equipment, materials and costs related to maintenance projects.
• Prepare and maintain records, reports and other correspondence or documentation as required.
• Read, interpret and explain to others specifications, plans, profiles and topographic maps related to road construction, maintenance, traffic controls and other related activities.
• Train and instruct others in safe and effective work methods, techniques and use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to follow and give instructions and to complete forms and prepare required reports, records or documentation.
• Evaluate and determine maintenance needs when circumstances vary from original plans.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers and others contacted through the course of work; respond in a positive manner to supervision; and attend and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.
• Operate a personal computer and standard office equipment in the performance of administrative duties.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Two (2) years of experience as a lead worker performing skilled work in the maintenance and construction of roads and related structures.

OR

Two (2) years performing duties equivalent to those of a Senior Road Maintenance Worker for Monterey County.

Additional Information

REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
• Obtain a California Class A Driver License with Tanker Endorsements within 180 days of hire.
• Submit to alcohol and drug tests (for positions requiring a Class A License) as mandated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) federal regulations.
• Be available to work rotating or irregular shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays during special projects or emergency or disaster situations caused by storms, flooding, traffic accidents or other natural/man-made disasters; and be on call twenty-four (24) hours/day, seven (7) days a week.
• Work under adverse conditions such as inclement weather or in environments containing dust or silica dust, heat, electricity, vibrations, fire steam or wind; work in environments subject to sudden changes in air temperature, pressure or humidity; work outdoors on uneven, slippery and/or wet ground surfaces, or at elevations above ground level; work in confined or extremely small work spaces, closed ventilation systems or areas not well ventilated; come into contact with water, petroleum products, lubricants, cleaning solutions or solvents, toxic fumes, liquids or gases, allergens, chemical products requiring MSDS sheets, infectious organisms, or plant, animal or food material or waste.
• Work in environments that may be extremely noisy, hazardous, dangerous and/or exposes workers to moving vehicles, heavy equipment and hand/power tools.
• Comply with the materials, methods, handling, storage and disposal practices associated with hazardous materials and hazardous waste in accordance with all Federal, State, local and departmental laws, regulations, policies or practices.

Benefits:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the F Unit Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

Notes:

As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty , by

Final Filing Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 , 11:59 PM(PST)

Or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County, Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department
Attn: Julie Aulenta, Senior Human Resources Analyst
1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Salinas CA 93901
Email: aulentaja@countyofmonterey.gov
Phone: (831) 755-5014 Fax: (831) 784-5603

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions

Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Julie Aulenta, Senior Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5014, or aulentaja@countyofmonterey.gov

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 9/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$5,583.76 - $7,626.15 Monthly