Public Works Maintenance Worker I​/II​/III

Public Works Maintenance Worker

Salary:

Level I: $1,733.74 - $2,071.98, paid bi-weekly

Level II: $1,915.60 - $2,289.32, paid bi-weekly

Level III: $2,116.53 - $2,529.45, paid bi-weekly

Examination

Schedule:

Written Examination: will be conducted on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Examinations:

Written Exam (Weighted 100%):
Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's knowledge of basic arithmetic; common scales, weights and measurements; tools and materials commonly used in road construction and maintenance; and the operation of tools and gasoline or diesel-powered construction and maintenance equipment.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the exam process.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

Level I:
High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent and one (1) year work related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Level II:
Thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units of college course work from an accredited college or university; OR High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent and one (1) year of work related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Level III:
Sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units of college course work from an accredited college or university; OR High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent, and two (2) years or work related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Additional Requirements (all levels):
Possess a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Some Positions May Require:
Successfully complete a 40-hour Hazwoper training program within 6 months of hire or be terminated. Possession of a valid Class A or Class B California Driver's License.

Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your applications. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.