Road Maintenance Superintendent

Position: ROAD MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT
Salary : $7,844.03 - $10,707.15 Monthly
Location : Monterey County Parks 855

E. Laurel Drive, Bldg G, Salinas, CA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 26/74D84/05JA
Department: Public Works, Facilities & Parks
Division: Road & Bridge Maintenance
Opening Date: 05/07/2026
Closing Date: 6/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Description
Final Filing Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
Exam#: 26/26D84/05JA

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

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 Department seeks to fill a current Road Maintenance Superintendent vacancy. Under direction, this position plans, coordinates, and supervises the work of the County road and bridge construction and maintenance crews and performs other work as required.

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

Examples of Duties

• Allocates workers and equipment to crews and projects, planning and supervising specific placement for effective and efficient accomplishment of work
• Requisition s tools and equipment required in performance of maintenance and construction activities
• Inspects and reviews construction and maintenance work in progress and upon completion to assure compliance with prescribed standards
• Instructs Road Superintendent, Bridge Superintendent and other workers in the safe and effective methods of construction, repair and maintenance
• Investigates, evaluates, and takes or recommends action in response to complaints of hazardous or poor road and/or bridge conditions
• Assists in preparing budget estimates
• Participates in the selection of Road Superintendents, Bridge Superintendent and crew members
• Plans, supervises and evaluates the work of Road Superintendents and Bridge Superintendent
• Communicates with public regarding construction and repair activities
• Coordinates work with other Public Works divisions and other County departments
• May represent the Maintenance Division in the absence of assigned manager

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

Thorough knowledge of:

• Methods, materials and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of roads; steel, wooden and concrete bridges; culverts; drainage ditches; and related structures
• The operation, maintenance and capabilities of road and bridge construction and maintenance equipment
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other health and safety regulations as they relate to road and bridge construction and maintenance
• The California Vehicle Code as it impacts vehicle and equipment use and transport related to road and bridge construction and maintenance

Working knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of personnel supervision
• The function of streets, bridges and highways not only in the movement of people and goods but also in providing access to property and as a part of the area drainage system
• Topographic maps, road plans, profiles and construction specifications

Skill and Ability to:

• Develop, implement and evaluate plans to accomplish construction and maintenance projects
• Estimate resources required and costs for projects and to evaluate expenditures
• Identify and evaluate potential or existing road or bridge problems and to determine action required
• Determine personnel, materials and equipment required for road and…