Service Maintenance Worker

City of Bakersfield, CA; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bakersfield, CA is seeking an entry-level, multi-divisional maintenance classification to work in Recreation & Parks, Public Works, Water Resources or related departments. Under direct supervision, you will perform routine and semiskilled manual work in maintenance of canals, basins, parks, sewers, streets and more, with potential 24-hour shift rotations.

Essential duties cover operating light/medium duty vehicles, loading and trucking waste, and assisting with routine maintenance

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience operating light/medium duty vehicles (dump trucks, water trucks, etc).
• Valid Class B California driver’s license or permit (must obtain license within 6-month probation).

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanisms for loading, compressing, screening, sorting, conveying, and dumping garbage, refuse, and recyclables.
• Assist in attaching, dumping, detaching, and replacing detachable refuse bins on assigned routes.
• Drive refuse trucks along a collection route as required.

Skills

Vehicle operation experience

Job description

This is an entry-level, multi-divisional classification for use in Recreation & Parks, Public Works, Water Resources, or other related departments. Under direct supervision, performs routine and semiskilled manual work of limited difficulty in the maintenance of water canals, storm drainage basins, parks/trees, sewers, solid waste, streets, traffic painting, or related areas. Performs a wide variety of duties related to maintenance and equipment operation. A broad range of equipment may be operated. Employees may be required to work on a 24-hour rotational shift basis including weekends, holidays and declared emergencies. Employees are on-call for emergencies after regular hours and must be willing to work overtime. Performs related duties as required.

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: May be assigned to any Solid Waste field operation such as recycling, wood waste processing, landfill operations, special projects, used oil collection, or a helper on routes; Picks up debris and other refuse or recyclables and places it in a truck or hopper; Operates mechanisms for loading, compressing, screening, sorting, conveying, and dumping garbage, refuse, and recyclables; Assists in attaching, dumping, detaching, and replacing all detachable refuse bins on assigned route; Drives refuse truck along a collection route as required.

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• One (1) year of experience in the operation of light and medium duty vehicles such as dump trucks, water trucks, commercial delivery vehicles, small tractors, small loaders, light construction equipment, mowing equipment, etc.
• A valid Class “B” California driver’s license or Class “B” permit (in which case a Class “B” California driver’s license must be obtained within the six-month probationary period) is required for the Solid Waste Division.

ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%): October 14th & 15th, 2026 (Tentative)

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application & supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected.

NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.