Utilities Services Worker I​/II​/III

The City of Modesto is seeking a reliable and hardworking individual to join our team as a Utilities Services Worker.

The Utilities Services Worker is responsible to perform a variety of skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater systems and facilities; and perform a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks as assigned.

Current openings are within both Water and Wastewater divisions.

• 2.5% Education Incentive
  - Bachelor's Degree
• 5.0% Education Incentive
  - Master's Degree

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purposes of determining who is most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application form with the works "see resume".

The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations.

In-Person Written Exam

Week of December 14, 2026

Due to the volume of applications we anticipate will be received for this recruitment, there will be a cut-off of no more than 300 applications. Once the cut-off amount is reached, the recruitment will close, this could mean the applications will no longer be active before the closing date posted.

Human Resources reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City. The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate’s experience.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operate light to heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, motor graders, large front-end loaders,medium to large trucks, heavy duty rodding machines, hydra flush and vacuum combination trucks, cranes, power rudders, front loaders, dump trucks, tampers, pavement saws, cutting torches, and welders for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving potable water lines, wastewater mains and lines, and related systems.
• Expose and excavate water mains, distribution lines, valves, and other water and wastewater mainlines, manholes, laterals, storm water catch basins, pipelines, rock wells, drywells, basins, and other utility distribution systems infrastructure.
• Perform the full range of water distribution and wastewater systems operation, construction, and maintenance tasks when equipment is not in use.
• Design, plan, and install temporary traffic control devices; cone and barricade, as necessary.
• Break out and load asphalt and concrete onto large dump trucks.
• Identify, plan, and arrange for equipment needed for each assigned project.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment and report the need for major repairs; check and adjust fluid level; grease and lubricate moving parts, as required.
• Perform daily DMV vehicle inspections; document and inspect equipment for safety and wear.
• Respond to emergencies including flood, line breaks and overflows,storm water and wastewater overflows, and stoppages; repair and restore systems and service, as required.
• Pick up and transport refuse to the appropriate dumping site.
• Operate jackhammer and other construction tools.
• Lay and fit pipelines; make water line taps;…