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ABOUT OUR JOB

City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work!

We are currently recruiting to fill vacancies for part-time* LABORERS in the Public Works Department.

Laborers perform maintenance work in our Public Works Maintenance Division. Positions in this classification may work in Parks, Streets, Facilities, Field Utilities, or Garage Maintenance operations, as well as in the Central Warehouse.

All positions require candidates to be able to work with others, as well as independently, on assigned tasks and to be flexible in performing multiple tasks throughout the day. Sample job duties include, but are not limited to:

* Manual tasks such as loading and unloading materials and equipment, digging and covering holes and trenches

* Maintaining and repairing sewer and water lines, streets, and storm drains

* Operating weed-eaters, lawn mowers, and other power tools

* Assisting skilled workers in general maintenance operations

* Cleaning and servicing equipment

* Cleaning buildings and parks

* Performing warehouse and courier duties making daily deliveries to City facilities

Salary Information: $18.85-$22.91/hour

For a detailed job description, please visit our website at www.cityofvacaville.com.

* Laborer is a part-time position which is paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits, and do not accrue leave time with the exception of state-mandated sick leave (24 hours per year). Promotional opportunities for full-time positions will take place as a separate recruitment.

ABOUT YOU

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is highly desirable.

Experience: Experience in landscape or construction maintenance is highly desirable.

License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.

Other: Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire in order to drive a vehicle for City business and operate power tools.

ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE

This recruitment open and continuous, but may close at any time. All interested applicants should apply as soon as possible.

A completed City of Vacaville application and supplemental questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688by the closing of this recruitment.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com. Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) ###-####. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.

IMPORTANT: Contact with candidates will primarily be via email. Make sure that you list a current email, which you check regularly, with your application.

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Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include a Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review), DMV record review, and medical exam.