Entry Level Construction Worker Jobs in Reedley, CA

Salary: $48,389.00 - $58,816.00 Annually
Location : 845 G Street, Reedley, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00021
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
THE CITY OF REEDLEY INVITES YOU TO APPLY
Application Instructions or Other Information
The Public Works Department, Streets Division is recruiting for one (1) Maintenance Worker II position.
This position is in the Public Works Department, Streets Division and works under the immediate supervision of the Roads & Grounds Manager. This position is in the General Services Bargaining Unit (GSU) and subject to the terms and conditions of employment as specified in the GSU Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the City's Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual. Please review the job description below for employment requirements.
Applications will only be accepted online to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submission. All work, education, and training information must be entered on the application. If you have held multiple positions with an employer, including the City of Reedley, please enter the information for each position separately. If you have previously applied for a position using please make sure to update your profile to include all work and/or education experience that may have occurred after your profile was created.
A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application. Failure to submit a completed application with attachments (if required) will disqualify you from consideration for the position.
Interested Applicants are required to apply online at:
The successful candidate may be required to undergo additional background clearance checks before the promotional/lateral hiring process is complete.
For more information about applying for this position, you may contact Human Resources at (559) 637-4200 ext. 394.
E.O.E.
Position Information
MAINTENANCE WORKER I ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $43,839 - $53,288MAINTENANCE WORKER II ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $48,389 - $58,816
DEFINITION
Under direction (Maintenance Worker I), or general supervision (Maintenance Worker II), to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the maintenance, repair, and construction of City streets, water, storm, and sewer lines; to use and operate manual tools, and light and moderately heavy power driven equipment; and to perform a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

• Maintenance Worker I--This is the entry level in the Maintenance Worker class series. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Maintenance Worker II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgement in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.
• Maintenance Worker II--This is the full journey level in the Maintenance Worker class series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently and exercising judgement and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Maintenance Worker II level are normally filled by advancement from the Maintenance Worker I level. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have prior related experience which allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the Maintenance Worker II level.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Maintenance Worker I Exercises no supervision.
Maintenance Worker II May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES(may include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Perform semi-skilled and skilled manual work in the maintenance and repair of City streets; grade, scrape, and level surfaces in preparation for road paving; assist in the repair of curbs and gutters and sidewalks; and the paving of streets and alleys using pneumatic tools, asphalt rakes, and other hand tools.
• Fill, patch, crack seal, and remove and replace road surfaces material and debris; load, transport, install, and unload stones, gravel, dirt, supplies, and equipment as required; trim and/or remove trees as assigned.
• Install, repair, and clean storm drains, pipelines, catch basins, and storm drain grates.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining storm water lift pump stations; paint pumps and pump houses; lubricate lift pumps.
• Break up concrete or asphalt, build and set forms, and mix and pour cement for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and sidewalk ramps.
• Install and remove pavement marking and legends, paint parking stalls, crosswalks, curbs, and street lines.
• Install, create, and replace street signs, traffic signs, and mounting posts.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of sewer systems.
• Remove and inspect manhole covers and manholes; mix, pour, and finish concrete to raise manholes to street surfaces; replace manhole covers as needed.
• Assist with installing and repairing mains, laterals, valves, and fittings; thread and fit pipe; perform soldering and torch cutting of pipe; read, replace, repair, and rebuild water meters; turn on and off main line valves, hydrants, and fire service lines; pressure test lines of new construction; exercise valves and hydrants.
• Place traffic control and warning signs; serve as a flagman; set up lighting and barricades.
• Operate chemical sprayer in assigned areas to abate weeds.
• Operate City-owned tools, equipment, vehicles, and rental equipment; operate heavy equipment including grader, loader, fork lift, backhoe, sewer rodder equipment, and skip loader, and skid steer.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures and minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment used.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONSMaintenance Worker I Knowledge of:

• Proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment including the operational characteristics of light and moderately heavy motorized equipment.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Skills to:

• Learn to operate a variety of street maintenance, repair, and construction equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner including manual, power, and pneumatic tools, compaction equipment, power grader, slurry and asphalt laying machine.
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

• Learn, interpret, and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Learn occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the areas of street, water, storm, and sewer maintenance, repair, and construction.
• Learn materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in street, water, and sewer maintenance and repair.
• Learn to read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Perform cement and masonry work.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and tools.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience:

• One year of experience performing a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction and equipment operation work.

Training:

• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Maintenance Worker II In addition to the qualifications for a Maintenance Worker I:
Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics of specialized street, water, storm, and sewer maintenance and repair equipment.
• Materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in street, water, storm, and sewer maintenance and repair.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in street, water, storm, and sewer maintenance and repair work.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Skill to:

• Operate the full range of equipment and tools used in street, water, and sewer maintenance and repair in a safe and effective manner.

Ability to:

• Perform street, water, storm, and sewer maintenance and repair with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision.
• Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.

Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience:

• Three years of experience performing responsible street, water, or sewer maintenance, repair, and construction and equipment operation work.

Training:

• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain withing six (6) months after promotion or hire, a valid commercial driver's license.

Special Requirements: (all levels)Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Physical Skills: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in an outdoor setting and operate assigned equipment.
The frequencies noted below are general and may change depending upon the specific physical activities necessary to complete assigned tasks.

• Continuous: walking, standing.
• Frequent: sitting, standing, walking, reaching with arms and hands, crouching, smelling, kneeling, stooping, talking, handling, fingering, data entry, keyboarding, repetitive hand/arm movement, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, bending, and squatting.
• Occasional: pushing and pulling, twisting at waist, upward and downward flexion of neck, side-to-side turning of neck; lifting of objects weighing up to 75 lbs. form below waist level to above shoulder level, with or without assistance; lifting objects weighing from 76 - 100 lbs. from below waist level to shoulder level, with or without assistance; transporting of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. for distances up to 300 yards, with or without assistance; transporting of objects 26 - 50 lbs. for distances up to 100 feet, with or without assistance; transporting objects weighing 51 - 100 lbs. for distances up to 50 feet, with or without assistance; transporting objects weighing over 100 lbs. for distance up to 50 feet with assistance; hand strength and manual dexterity to grasp and manipulate tools, parts and supplies; fine finger dexterity to operate computer and equipment.
• Infrequent: crawling, lifting of objects weighing over 100 lbs. below and at waist level, with or without assistance.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents, meter-reading equipment, dials, and gauges and to operate vehicles and equipment; color vision acuity.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Environment: Exposure to noise, heat and vibration of equipment; mechanical and electrical hazards of operating equipment; fumes and odors of sewage, chemicals, and gases; explosive materials/environments; confined spaces; toxic substances such as chemicals, cleaners, solvents, and gases; all types of weather and temperature conditions; health hazards such as bacteria and viruses; traffic hazards. Work and/or walk for long periods of time on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Retirement System: California Public Employees' Retirement System
  
  • Classic Local Miscellaneous Members: 2% @ 55, modified fo