Maintenance Worker II - Streets

**Promotional Opportunity**

**This is an internal recruitment only for current qualified classified City of Reno Employees**

The ideal candidate for this position will lead, coordinate, and work alongside entry-level maintenance staff to perform a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks on City facilities and infrastructure, including streets, signage, trash receptacles, and other public works assets. This role also supports snow and ice removal operations and involves operating various public works maintenance tools and equipment.

We currently have one vacancy in the Maintenance & Operations Department, for which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

• Lead, plan, train, review, and participate in the work of lower level maintenance staff responsible for performing a variety of maintenance and repair work on various City facilities and structures such as streets, signs, sewers and storm drains, fountains, planters, trash cans, and related public works structures.
• Train assigned employees in their areas of work including maintenance and repair methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Supervise the use, care and operation of appropriate hand and power tools and equipment including saws, hammers, shovels, light trucks, and related equipment.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Operate a variety of equipment and hand and power tools in the performance of assigned functions; haul and dump debris, cut trees, branches and shrubs, and pick up litter.
• Perform a variety of maintenance duties in the overlay of street surfaces; rake and spread asphalt; seal cracks and patch streets; perform pot hole patching and surface repairs using jack hammers and other equipment to fill and compact repaired areas.
• Perform street cuts for excavation and replacement of new asphalt; remove and replace concrete and asphalt; construct forms, lay cement and finish cement on curbs, gutters and sidewalks; perform cement repairs and patch work.
• Operate snow plows, sanders, and related snow removal equipment as required in the removal of snow and ice.
• Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of street repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
• Fabricate, prepare, paint, or silk screen street markings and signs; engrave plastic signs; replace and repair street signs as necessary.
• Perform a variety of tasks in the painting of traffic markings and signs; operate street striping equipment; paint crosswalks, stop bars, stop signs, directional arrows, lane markers, parking spaces, meter posts, barricades and traffic islands.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies; obtain price quotes and purchase tools, parts, and supplies.
• Estimate time and materials needed for jobs assigned; requisition tools and supplies as required.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints or refer to higher level staff.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Possession of a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, flagger certification.

**Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.**

To Apply:
Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by April 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to submit an online application include: the Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities. 

If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627. 

Application Preparation:

A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and education. Résumés may be submitted as supplemental information but will not be reviewed when determining minimum qualifications.

Examination Process:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of an in-person Written Examination, along with a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows:

Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 30%

Written Examination = 70% 

• Testing schedules are based on the number of applicants, and candidates will be notified via email after the recruitment closes and the schedule is finalized.
• Examination dates are for planning purposes and may change at the discretion of Civil Service or the Maintenance and Operations Department. This promotional testing process will require candidates to appear in person to participate.

• Streets Maintenance
• Workplace Safety and Procedures
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Supervision

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:
The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.  

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification: 
Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

We highly recommend opting in to receive text message notifications. Follow-up text messages may include updates about your application, next steps, and interviews. If you haven’t opted in before, the option will appear before you submit your application. If you’ve previously opted in or out, you can update your choice anytime in account settings in your governmentjobs.com profile.

Testing Accommodation:
We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, you must inform the Chief Examiner by completing the Accommodation Request Form by the closing date of this announcement. All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

Contact Information: 
Reports (Rule XV, Section 2)

Applicants are responsible for keeping the Reno Civil Service Commission informed of their current contact information, including phone number, email, and mailing address. 

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:

Promotional Examinations (Rule VIII, Section 7):
If two or more employees earn the same final score (including seniority points), veterans’ preference will be applied if any of the tied employees have submitted proof of an honorable military discharge. This preference is only used to break ties. If a tie still remains, it will be broken based on seniority in the current classification. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Seniority Points:

Seniority Credit (Rule VIII, Section 9):
Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:

The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Appointment and Certification:
Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Probationary Period: 
Certification of Eligibles, Appointments, and Probation (Rule VII, Section 12)

Classified employees who are newly hired, promoted, reclassified, transferred, or who voluntarily demote to a lower position are subject to a probation period.

The only exception is if an employee chooses to voluntarily demote back to the exact job they previously held within 24 months of being promoted.

Questions and Updates:
Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov.

Salary : $54,101 - $76,045