Service Maintenance Worker - Solid Waste

City of Bakersfield; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bakersfield is seeking an entry-level maintenance worker to support multiple divisions such as Recreation & Parks, Public Works, and Water Resources. Under direct supervision, you will perform routine, semiskilled manual tasks in maintenance of water canals, parks, sewers, streets, and other areas, with potential 24-hour rotation and on-call duties.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, loading and unloading debris, and assisting in bin attachment and route operations.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience operating light and medium duty vehicles as cited in the job posting.
• Must have or obtain a valid Class B California driver's license (within six months of probation) for the Solid Waste Division.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist in collection, loading, and dumping of garbage, recyclables, and related materials.
• Support in maintenance tasks across parks, streets, and drainage elements as assigned.
• Be available for 24-hour rotational shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergencies as required.

Skills

Light/medium vehicle operation

Class B license

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.