Road Maintenance Worker

Future Salary Increases

** June 2026 – 7.72% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board 4.72% Market Adjustment)

** June 2027 – 7.62% increase to base pay (2.90% Across-the- Board 4.72% Market Adjustment)

Below is a video of Road Maintenance Workers in action!
The Practical Exam
The Practical Exam is designed to assess applicants' skills and abilities to perform:
1. Shoveling
2. Fiber Roll
3. Hand tool selection and truck loading.
Please be sure to wear outdoor work clothes including long pants, gloves, and protective boots during this exam.

Hiring Process and Timeline:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

I. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews.
Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
II. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following
successful background investigation results.
III. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful
completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

• A valid California Class B permit is required at the time of appointment and a Class B driver's license must be obtained by the end of the probationary period. A Class B driver's license and a current medical card must be maintained throughout employment in this class. This license must include a tank endorsement and no transmission or air brake restrictions.
• Employees are subject to random drug testing per Department of Transportation guidelines.

Click Road Maintenance Worker to review the complete job description including minimum qualifications, examples of duties, essential functions, etc.

Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

Veteran’s Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information.

Military Skills Translator
Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please read the Military Skills Translator to access the tool.