Maintenance Assistant

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking to fill 16 full-time Maintenance Assistant positions. 

The Maintenance Assistant total salary range is $24.74 to $31.56 hourly or $51,459.20 to $65,644.80 annually. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. 

The Infrastructure Maintenance Division of DOT is looking to fill 16 full-time vacant positions.  These positions perform work in the maintenance and repair of concrete, pavement, sewers, landscaping, traffic signs, and traffic markings. Duties include digging holes, trenches, and ditches. They also operate a wide range of hand, mechanical, and power tools, as well as a variety of light and heavy vehicles, trucks, and equipment relevant to work performed, ensuring compliance with safe working practices. Maintenance crews provide services seven days a week. Individuals in this classification may be required to work alternate work shifts, including grave and swing, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call.

More information on the typical duties can be found in the Class Specifications for Maintenance Assistant. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate)

Experience: None.

Acceptable Substitutions: None.

Physical Requirements:  Ability to perform the essential physical functions of this position will be determined by a post-offer medical examination conducted by the City of San José Employee Health Services. 

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Sharon Smith at Sharon.Smith2@sanjoseca.gov.