Maintenance Superintendent - Department of Transportation

Salary : $125,929.44 - $153,251.28 Annually

Location : San Jose

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202500912

Department : Transportation

Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

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About the Department

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San Jos streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in the nation's 10th largest city, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit

Position Duties

The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill 1 vacancy for the Maintenance Superintendent position.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent for the Pavement Maintenance Division, who will supervise and manage the in-house pavement maintenance team. The in-house team is comprised of three sections which provide a wide range of services including pothole repairs, emergency stamp patch work, storm preparation, concrete construction, and aid various departments with tasks requiring heaving equipment. This Maintenance Superintendent position directly supervises three Maintenance Supervisors and approximately 40 employees.

Key Responsibilities :

• Developing and implementing service delivery models that define the service level goals for each of the operational areas, providing a workforce deployment plan that aligns with established priorities and goals, and establishing and reporting out performance on performance measures to evaluate and report on operational service goals and accomplishments.
• Plays a key role in strategic planning activities, including coordinating activities with different sections within DOT and other City Departments.
• Managing multiple material purchase orders and coordinating the use of the program's fleet of equipment.
• Department leader in field staff safety, training, and development and is a key position in the Department's Emergency Response Plan.
• Takes the lead to identify and resolve discipline cases, as well as coordinating Union and OER-related issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Completion of high school diploma, GED, or California Proficiency Certificate

Experience : Six (6) years experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sewers, parks, and public facilities including

at least three (3) years of supervisory experience at the level of Maintenance Supervisor.

Certifications / Licenses : May require State of California certification for the use of chemicals and pesticides. Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

JOB EXPERTISE : Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional / technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures / policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS : Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

CONSTRUCTIVE ENERGIES : A demonstration of energy and drive that comes from within, and a willingness to approach all aspects of work with a generally positive attitude; possessing the inclination to take appropriate action rather than waiting to be told what to do; examples of Constructive Energies include but are not limited to : enthusiasm, honesty, integrity, empathy, dedication, reliable, proactive, respectful, confidence, ethical, and a willingness to help others

CUSTOMER SERVICE : Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

LEADERSHIP : Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, encourages and rewards risk-taking, allowing others to learn from mistakes.

TEAMWORK & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS : Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

RELIABILTY : Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

PROBLEM SOLVING : A approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT : Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.

FISCAL MANAGEMENT : Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.

Selection Process :

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment may be contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California driver's license, and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deem you ineligible for employment.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jasmine Medrano at

Additional Information :

Employment Eligibility : Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications / transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays / responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email and we will research the status of your application.

The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City's Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services You will be able to view information based on different Sworn / Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

How many years of experience do you have experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sewers, parks, and public facilities?

Out of the experience in the above question, how many years have been supervising at the level of a Maintenance Supervisor?

Please emphasize experience related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sewers, parks and public facilities.

This position requires a State of California Driver's License. Please select the applicable option that best describes your driver's license, or your ability to possess a valid driver's license.

Do you have experience taking action without the direction of your supervisor to improve service delivery or performance of your work unit? If yes, please provide a specific example of actions that you have taken and the overall improvement of service delivery or performance in your work unit.

Do you have experience working with performance measures? If yes, please describe and include the following : the types of performance measures currently in place, the types of data your current work group collects to measure performance, how the data is used and, and what, if any, additional data and / or analysis you feel would be valuable to you or your section in order to gain a better understanding of the group's performance.

What strategies do you use to manage the daily workload and operational activities of a maintenance section? Can you provide an example of how you have optimized resources or improved efficiency?

Have you been responsible for managing a maintenance budget? How do you ensure expenditures stay within budget while maintaining high service quality?

Describe a time when you faced a significant operational challenge in maintenance. How did you diagnose the issue and implement a solution?

How do you create a positive, motivated, and high-performing work environment for your team? Can you share an example of a leadership strategy that has worked for you?

Required Question

Salary : $125,929 - $153,251