Salary: $22.23 – $27.02 Hourly
Location : CORP YARD – 1185 Market Street, Yuba City
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2023-00422
Department: Public Works
Division: Vehicle Maintenance
Opening Date: 07/20/2023
Closing Date: 8/2/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
The Position
The City of Yuba City is currently recruiting for Public Works Maintenance Worker I (Part-Time/Temporary).
This is the entrance level for the Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents work initially under immediate supervision and receive detailed instructions and training on assignments. Incumbents generally work within an established framework of set procedures in performing assigned tasks. Through on-the-job training, a Maintenance Worker I is expected to obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to advance to journey-level performance. Work is reviewed frequently and assessed for results achieved.
Minimum Qualifications
Public Works Maintenance Worker I:
Education: Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to read and write at a level required for successful job performance
Experience: Six (6) months of recent work experience in the construction trades.
Licenses and/or Certificates Required:
Public Works Maintenance Worker I: At time of hire, must possess a valid California driver’s license and obtain a Class A license with Airbrake endorsement within 12 months.
Important Information
FINAL FILING DATE: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 by 5:00PM (PST)
(An official email notification will be sent around 8/4 informing you if you will be moving forward in the next step of the recruitment process).
Note: Tool assessment / Oral interviews are scheduled for:
Tuesday, August 8th, 2023
The information above is a brief summary of job duties. Please visit for additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City.
- You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
- Please complete ALL sections of the application. A résumé or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference “see résumé” will be disqualified. Your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
- Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
- Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.
- It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
Selection Process
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:
- Video One-Way Interviews
- Speed Interviews
- Oral Panel Interviews
- Department Interviews
- Written Testing
- Physical Agility Testing – for Safety Positions
Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 – 12 weeks for successful candidates.
Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include:
- Fingerprinting
- Criminal Background Check
- Substance Screening
- Medical Evaluation
- Reference Check
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE.
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at (530) 822-4732.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Questions
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:
- For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit
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- Email the Human Resources Department at
- Call the Human Resources Department at (530) 822-4610
- Visit City Hall: 1201 Civic Center Blvd, Yuba City, CA 95993
About the City
The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County, adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and other recreational areas.
The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well-maintained parks and aquatic center, while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family.
The City of Yuba City offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, please click