Job Description
Join Riverside's premier public works team as a Laborer where all essential equipment is provided! We're seeking dedicated individuals to maintain and enhance our city's infrastructure through hands-on fieldwork. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the satisfaction of building stronger communities. No equipment experience required – we provide everything you need to succeed.
Responsibilities
- Operate city-provided heavy machinery (excavators, graders, dump trucks) for infrastructure projects
- Perform manual labor including excavation, paving, and landscape maintenance
- Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks
- Adhere to strict safety protocols and OSHA standards
- Assist in emergency response during weather-related public works incidents
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on large-scale municipal projects
- Document daily work activities and project progress
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid California Driver's License (Class C minimum)
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding tasks
- Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment operation
- Strong commitment to workplace safety
- Willingness to work in varying weather conditions
- Ability to pass pre-employment physical and background check
- 1+ years of construction or public works experience preferred