Service Maintenance Worker - Streets

City of Bakersfield, CA; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bakersfield, CA is seeking an entry‑level, multi‑divisional maintenance worker to support Recreation & Parks, Public Works, Water Resources and related departments. Under supervision, you will perform routine, semi‑skilled tasks across water canals, storm basins, parks, sewers, and waste operations.

You may work on a 24‑hour rotational shift including weekends/holidays and on‑call emergencies, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience operating light/medium duty vehicles such as dump trucks, water trucks, or related equipment.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license; Class B license must be obtained within six months of probation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Attaches/detaches and replaces all detachable refuse bins on assigned routes.
• Drives refuse truck along a collection route as required.

Skills

Driver's license (California C)

Experience with light/medium duty VEH

Job description

SALARY:

$22.31 - $27.10 / Hour

OPENING DATE:08/17/26

CLOSING DATE:08/31/26 at 1:00 PM Pacific Time

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, 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 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%): Week of September 7, 2026 (Tentative)

The method of examination may include one or more of the following: written exam; oral exam; evaluation of education, training, experience or other qualifications as shown by the application, or by other information submitted, or by the record; questionnaires submitted to references; or any other appropriate measure of fitness. 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, and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected.

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