Job Description
Join Riverside's award-winning Public Works team and shape the future of our city! We're seeking dedicated Laborers to maintain and enhance critical infrastructure while building a stronger community. This direct-hire position offers stability, growth opportunities, and the chance to work on impactful projects that directly serve over 330,000 residents.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment (excavators, rollers, dump trucks) for construction and maintenance tasks
- Perform manual labor including digging, grading, and material handling
- Conduct routine inspections and repairs of city infrastructure (roads, drainage, sidewalks)
- Adhere to OSHA safety protocols and maintain clean, organized job sites
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on municipal improvement projects
- Document work activities and maintain equipment maintenance logs
- Respond to emergency weather-related infrastructure repairs
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid California Class C Driver's License with clean record
- Minimum 1 year construction/public works experience preferred
- OSHA 10-hour certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days)
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in extreme weather conditions
- Basic knowledge of hand/power tools and construction materials
- Pass pre-employment physical and background check
- Must possess or obtain CA Class B CDL within 6 months of hire