Streets Maintenance Worker

City of Bakersfield; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bakersfield is seeking applicants for a maintenance position involving construction and maintenance work on city streets, roads, and sidewalks under immediate supervision. Responsibilities include repairing asphalt and concrete, operating a range of equipment, and loading/unloading materials with possible helper support.

Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year of experience with light/medium duty vehicles and must hold a California Class C license, with a Class B license required

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience operating light and medium duty vehicles such as dump trucks, water trucks, commercial delivery vehicles, small tractors, small loaders, light construction 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.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and replaces asphalt and concrete.
• Operates equipment such as skip loader, jack hammer, concrete saw, compactors and other related power equipment.
• Removes failed asphalt and performs concrete repair work.
• Spreads and levels base rock; breaks and removes concrete.
• Drives and operates a vibrating roller, skip loader, dump truck or other related equipment in transporting dirt, sand, debris, construction materials, road sweepings and other materials.
• Loads and unloads trucks alone or with assistance of an assigned helper.

Skills

Vehicle operation experience

Job description

Under immediate supervision, to perform construction and maintenance work on City streets, roads, sidewalks, and perform related duties as required.

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Repairs and replaces asphalt and concrete; Operates a variety of equipment such as skip loader, jack hammer, concrete saw, compactors and other related power equipment; Removes failed asphalt; Performs concrete repair work; Spreads and levels base rock; Breaks and removes concrete; Drives and operates a vibrating roller, skip loader, dump truck or other related equipment in transporting dirt, sand, debris, construction materials, road sweepings and other materials; Loads and unloads trucks alone or with assistance of an assigned helper.

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, 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.

December 8th and 9th, 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, resume, 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.