Service Maintenance Worker

City of Bakersfield; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bakersfield is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Worker for the Water Department and Development Services Department. Under direct supervision, perform routine, semiskilled maintenance in canals, drainage basins, parks, sewers, streets, and related areas, with a wide range of equipment operation.

Applicants must have one year of experience operating light/medium duty vehicles and hold a California Class C license; a Class B license must be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating light/medium duty vehicles (e.g., dump trucks, water trucks, small tractors).
• Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license; Class “B” license must be obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water canals and storm drainage basins.
• Maintain parks/trees, sewers, water mains, streets, and traffic painting.
• Operate a broad range of equipment as required.
• Be on-call for emergencies after hours and work overtime.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Driver's license

Job description

The current vacancies are in the Water Department and the Development Services Department.

THE POSITION:

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, water, 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.

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnairethat 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.
• Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license. A Class “B” California driver’s license must be obtained within the six-month probationary period.

ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%): (Tentative) December 2 & 3, 2026

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, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected.

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