City Maintenance Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $59,040.00 - $71,784.00 Annually
Location : Corporation Yard 8095 Lincoln Street, Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-3241-01
Department: Public Works
Division: Public Works-Street Maint
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER to fill two (2) vacancies in the Street Maintenance Division of the Public Works DepartmentThe eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
The Street Maintenance Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, signs, and storm drains for the City of Riverside.
Work Performed
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform and provide skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work for the streets, sidewalks, signs, storm drains, and other street related activities; maintain and care for wash ways, bike trails, and a variety of public right of ways; adhere to safety and occupational hazard regulations and provide professional maintenance work.
• Drive a truck used to transport materials, tools, and equipment; operate a variety of motorized equipment including dump truck, water truck, patch truck, vector truck and pickup truck; use and operate sprayers, steamers, high pressure hoses, and vacuums.
• Support and assist a small crew in the inspection of ditches, drainage areas, and intermittent water areas for noxious weeds; identify weeds and apply appropriate herbicides.
• Use concrete cutting and breaking equipment, operate a jackhammer, pour and finish cement, prepare temporary sidewalks; patch and repair minor street maintenance issues; spread asphalt in patching and repairing streets and assist in slurry seal with relation to asphalt.
• Work, communicate, and perform sign work with a sign crew; install new signs and replace broken signs; paint traffic markings and operate paint gun on striping truck.
• Prepare and complete daily log sheets.
• Report hazardous conditions encountered; may participate in clean up.
• Assist in storm control activities such as placing of sandbags and barricades and picking up of litter or debris.
• Respond to emergencies as directed by Public Safety and public or community inquiries; participate in special City events; provide traffic control and direction.
• Assist in training of personnel to ensure adherence to policies and standards when required. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Recruitment Guidelines:
Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).
Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing street maintenance, construction, or related work or one (1) year of experience as a Maintenance Worker I in the City of Riverside.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Commercial Class "A" Motor Vehicle Operator's license within 12 months of appointment.
Highly Desired Qualification: Current possession of an appropriate valid class "A" or class "B" California Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is done inside and outside in the field with exposure to inclement weather, hazards, chemicals, equipment, construction materials, and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service.
Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
Positions that require, or may require, a are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit
The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,687 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to $100,000. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employees and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $50 a month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the SEIU MOU for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• State Disability Insurance - Automatic coverage administered by the Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California
• Vacation Accrual - 0-4 yrs. = 80hrs, 5-9 yrs. = 120hrs, 10+ yrs. = 160 hrs.

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For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I understand.

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Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.

• Less than a High School Diploma or GED
• High School diploma or GED
• Some college (up to 59 semester units or 89 quarter units)
• Associate's degree (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelor's degree (120 semester or 180 quarter units)
• Master's degree
• PhD

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Do you possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience performing street maintenance, construction, or related work?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following regarding your experience:
Employer:
Job Title:
Years of Experience:
Examples of Duties:
If you answered "No", please list "N/A".
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Do you possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Maintenance Worker I in the City of Riverside?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate the type of valid driver's license you currently possess.

• None
• Class A
• Class B
• Class C
• Out of State License

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If you do not currently possess an appropriate, valid class "A" or class "B" California Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator's License, do you understand that this position requires the incumbent to obtain one within 12 months of appointment?(You may skip this question if you already possess an appropriate, valid class "A" or class "B" California Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator's License)

• Yes
• No

08
I understand work is done inside and outside in the field with exposure to inclement weather, hazards, chemicals, equipment, construction materials, and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service.

• Yes
• No

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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.

• I understand.

Required Question