Laborer - Part-Time - $20.57-$25.00 - Public Works Department

Salary: $20.57 - $25.00 Hourly
Location : Corporation Yard, Vacaville, CA
Job Type: PART-TIME
Job Number: 02354
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/29/2026 5:30 PM Pacific


ABOUT OUR JOB
City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work!

The City is currently recruiting Part-Time* Laborers in the Public Works Department.
Immediate vacancies are in the Parks and Streets Divisions of Public Works.
Laborers perform a variety of maintenance tasks and may be assigned to work in the following operational areas: Parks, Streets, Facilities, Field Utilities, Garage Maintenance, or Central Warehouse. While current vacancies exist in the Parks and Streets Divisions, this recruitment will establish an eligibility list to fill future Laborer vacancies throughout all divisions within Public Works.


All positions require candidates to be able to work as part of a team, as well as independently, on assigned tasks and to be flexible in performing multiple tasks throughout the day. Sample job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Cleaning City buildings and parks
• Operating weed-eaters, lawnmowers, and other power tools
• Manual tasks such as loading and unloading materials and equipment, digging and covering holes and trenches
• Cleaning and servicing equipment
• Maintaining and repairing sewer and water lines, streets, and storm drains
• Assisting other City staff in maintenance operations
• Performing warehouse and courier duties by making daily deliveries to City facilities

Salary Information: $20.57-$25.00/hour
For a detailed job description, please visit our website at


*Laborer is a Part-Time position and is paid an hourly rate. Part-Time positions can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month. Part-Time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits, and do not accrue leave time with the exception of State-mandated sick leave (40 hours per year). Promotional opportunities for Full-Time positions will take place as a separate recruitment.

ABOUT YOU

Education, Experience and License/Certification Requirements Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is:


Education : High school diploma or GED is highly desirable.


Experience : Experience in landscape or construction maintenance is highly desirable.


License : Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.


Other : Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire in order to drive a vehicle for City business and operate power tools.

ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE


A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2026. Applications will be screened each Tuesday morning throughout the recruitment period. Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring department on a weekly basis.Applicants are encouraged to apply online at Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.


IMPORTANT: Contact with candidates will primarily be via email. Make sure that you list a current email, which you check regularly, with your application.


For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click on the link below:
Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include a Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review), DMV record review, and medical exam.


The City of Vacaville is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month*. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits (including CalPERS membership), and do not accrue leave time with the exception of state mandated sick leave (40 hours per year).


Part-time positions are not covered by Social Security and are not eligible for the City of Vacaville's retirement plan through CalPERS and are therefore required to make 7.5% pre-tax contributions into a qualified plan under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA). For the City of Vacaville, the plan is a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Systems, Inc.


*Except Lifeguards classified as seasonal part-time employees - please see job bulletin for details.
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Incumbents must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire in order to drive a vehicle for City business and operate power tools. Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment. Do you understand that you will be required to submit a satisfactory Department of Motor Vehicles driver's history report if selected to continue in the recruitment process?

• Yes
• No

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