Temporary Chipper Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Redding, CA
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary, and Seasonal
Job Number: PWMW 012026
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 01/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: IBEW-M
Description
We are looking for someone to

• Install, test, repair, or replace services, lines, valves, meters, hydrants and backflow devices
• Operate forklift, tractor loader, tractor mower, brush chipper, truck with or without trailer use a variety of portable power tools and a variety of hand tools
• Raise valve boxes and manholes
• Perform asphalt or cement maintenance and repair
• Assist with street striping and painting
• Perform drainage pipe and ditch maintenance
• Perform various semi-skilled and unskilled work in maintenance of sewage collection system
• Perform landscaping and grounds maintenance including mowing, weeding, pruning trees and shrubs, and picking up litter
• Perform light janitorial and maintenance duties in City restrooms and buildings
• Set up for meetings, conventions, classes, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Qualifications we're looking for
Knowledge of:

• Appropriate City and OSHA safety procedures involved in construction and repair work
• Safety procedures when using cones, or barricades for traffic diversion
• Public Health and Safety standards
• Equipment operating techniques and procedures
• Asphalt or cement installation and repair; pipe sizes, uses, and applications
• Hydrant and valve maintenance and repair

Ability to:

• Interact effectively with the public and employees
• Operate all required vehicles and equipment, such as forklift tractor/loader, brush chipper tractor/mower, truck with or without trailer
• Use a variety portable power tools
• Use a variety of hand tools

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements:

• Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying
• Typical education would include a high school diploma, or equivalent
• Some previous relevant experience
• Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment

What to expect from the Application and Exam Process
You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam and junk mail folders. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing or interview process should contact Personnel at (530) 225-4065 by the application deadline. Application Process: Interested individuals must submit a City of Redding online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete applications and/or supplemental questionnaires may not be processed. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee selection. As candidates apply they will be placed on the Public Works Maintenance Worker eligibility list. Your application will stay on the eligibility list for 3 months. You will not be notified when your application expires. There is no closing date and applications will be accepted on a continuous basis.
Examination Process: Interviews and/or written elements may be administered by the hiring managers and you will be contacted directly by the department if selected. Positions may include day, evening, holiday and weekend shift work and exposure to the elements.
Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:

• Positive past employment references
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check
• Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
To view the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO - Maintenance Employees,
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Holidays:
An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.
Vacation:
Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.
Sick Leave:
Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.
Health Insurance:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.
Retirement:
Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.
Administrative Leave:
Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
Available for interested employees.
Agency Shop Requirements: Some job classifications are represented by collective bargaining units, the employees of which may choose to join and pay union dues.
Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program:
Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.
SDI:
All Redding Independent Employees Organization, IBEW - Maintenance and IBEW - Electric represented employees participate at their own expense. To view the current year's taxable wage limit, click
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
01
I will accept the following types of employment:

• Full-time, Regular (40 hrs/wk, includes benefits)
• Full-time Temporary (40 hrs/wk, not to exceed 950 hours per fiscal year, with benefits)
• Part-Time, Temporary (No benefits)

02
I currently possess a valid California Class ___ driver's license.

• A
• B
• C
• I do not possess a valid California driver's license.

03
If you possess a California Class C driver's license, or you do not possess a valid California driver's license, do you have the ability to acquire a commercial license (Class A or B) within 10 days of appointment? If so, please explain. If this question does not apply to you, please type "N/A".
04
Please indicate in which division(s) you are willing to work:

• Building and Facilities -Public Works Maintenance Worker
• Parks-Public Works Maintenance Worker
• Redding Electric Utility-Utility Worker
• Storm Drains-Public Works Maintenance Worker
• Streets-Public Works Maintenance Worker
• Wastewater Treatment-Public Works Maintenance Worker
• Wastewater Collection-Public Works Maintenance Worker (Class A license desired)
• Water Distribution-Public Works Maintenance Worker
• Water Treatment-Public Works Maintenance Worker

05
Are you willing to clean public restrooms? (To include restrooms in city parks)

• Yes
• No

06
Are you willing to collect trash from city parks?

• Yes
• No

07
I understand that my answers to the remaining supplemental questions must be supported by my work experience shown in the "Work Experience" section of my application.

• Yes
• No

08
Do you have experience with irrigation repairs?

• Yes
• No

09
Do you have experience with irrigation clocks/wiring?

• Yes
• No

10
Do you have experience pruning trees and bushes?

• Yes
• No

11
Do you have horticulture experience?

• Yes
• No

12
Please indicate the amount of time you have spent performing work that included medium to heavy manual labor. The length of time stated below MUST be supported in the "Work Experience" section of your application.

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to 1 year
• 1 Year or greater
• None

13
What experience do you have in the construction field?

• Asphalt
• Concrete
• Sign Making
• Plumbing
• Electric
• Carpentry
• Welding
• N/A

14
Do you have experience with water or wastewater collection or distribution?

• Water Collection
• Water Distribution
• Storm Drains
• Are you certified in these areas? If so, please attach appropriate certifications.
• N/A

15
I have experience using the following equipment while performing work in construction, maintenance, and/or landscaping (please check all that apply):

• Skid Steers
• Backhoes
• Forklifts
• Scissor Lifts
• Excavators
• Vac-Con
• Chainsaws/pole saws
• N/A

16
Do you have experience with the following:

• Riding lawn mowers
• Operating a tractor
• Chain link fence repair
• N/A

Required Question