Street Maintenance Supervisor

Street Maintenance Supervisor

Salary

$74,167.11 - $104,360.57 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Career

Job Number

015099-26-PW

Department

Public Works

Division

Pavement Maintenance

Opening Date

09/20/2026

Closing Date

10/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
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THE POSITION

To layout, assign, supervise, and participate in the work of street maintenance field personnel engaged in the maintenance and repair of streets, right-of- ways, and related construction work, and coordinate work performed by contractors.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by Street Maintenance General Supervisor. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of street maintenance field personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lay out, assign, supervise, direct, and participate in varied street construction and maintenance activities and
• Assist crews in the resolution of difficult work problems including the operation of any street construction equipment as necessary.
• Plan and assign work of outside contractors and coordinate the work of contractors and City crews.
• Estimate quantities and order materials and equipment.
• Direct operators of heavy mechanical equipment in street and other City facility excavation and pavement repair work.
• Inspect paving contracts, work in progress and the completed work of contractors.
• Evaluate street conditions for the computerized pavement maintenance system.
• Maintain work time, equipment, and material records; make reports on work performed by City crews and contractors.
• Contact citizens in regard to complaints.
• Conduct safety meetings.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, practices, and equipment commonly used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets and parking lots, right of ways, and flood control facilities.
• Occupational hazards of the work and appropriate safety measures.
• The principles and practices of supervision, training, performance evaluation, disciplinary action processing, and employer-employee relations.

Ability to:

• Lay out, direct, and supervise the work of a crew performing skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled activities in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, parking lots, and other City facilities.
• Establish, coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, supervisors, utility and contractor personnel, and the general public.
• Accurately estimate time, material, personnel, and equipment needs for assigned projects.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Accurately use a calculator.
• Communicate clearly and concisely over the mobile radio system.
• Understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience:

Two years of experience comparable to a Street Construction Laborer or Street Construction Equipment Operator with the City of Sacramento or, if filled from the outside, four years of experience in street construction, maintenance, and repair, including six months of supervisory experience.

COMPARABLE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Street Construction Laborer, please click here.

To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Street Construction Equipment Operator, please click here.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements and without an airbrake restriction must be obtained during probationary period; and is required as a condition of continued employment. Loss of the license, or endorsements, is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Assessment:

If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

Residency Requirement:

Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th-30th Streets within one year following appointment.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.

• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:

• If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).

• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.

• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

• If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.

• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Street Maintenance Supervisor examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan / fingerprinting; review by Human Resources, a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and / or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay

Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? Thats right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicants eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts:https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

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APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment

• Yes

02

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: I understand that I must reside within thirty five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Street, 29th - 30th Streets within one year following appointment.

• Yes

03

DRIVERS LICENSE CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a valid California Class C Drivers License by the time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

• Yes
• No

04

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION: The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramentos Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the Citys RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/Divisions/ode/workforce-equity-documents/Full-RGEAP.pdf I understand and agree to the above instructions.

• Yes

05

Select the one option that best describes your experience having difficult conversations with community members, property owners, and/or staff regarding delays in a paving, construction, or maintenance project.

• Four years or more
• At least three years, but less than four years
• At least two years, but less than three years
• At least one year, but less than two years
• Less than one year

06

Select all the boxes that best describe the methods you have used to help staff remember training materials and how to apply them to their work.

• Make the training scenario similar to the duties of the job
• Identify the important features of each task
• Design the training so that staff can see how it applies to their work
• Design the training so that staff can be evaluated on their understanding of how the task is to be performed
• Provide opportunities for staff to apply what they've learned with supervision
• Provide an environment so that staff will feel comfortable asking questions
• Highlight the safety aspects of training
• Provide standard operating procedures and verify they are up to date
• Provide ample space and time for staff to complete trainings
• None of the above

07

Select the one option that best describes your experience planning and directing staff to set up a temporary traffic control work zone.

• Four years or more
• At least three years, but less than four years
• At least two years, but less than three years
• At least one year, but less than two years
• Less than one year

08

Select the one option that best describes your experience reviewing and following new safety information provided through safety meetings, training, and/or written materials.

• Four years or more
• At least three years, but less than four years
• At least two years, but less than three years
• At least one year, but less than two years
• Less than one year

Required Question

Employer City of Sacramento

Address 915 I Street

Historic City Hall

Sacramento, California, 95814-2604

Phone (916) 808-5726

Website http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR