General Laborer (Hourly)

General Laborer (Hourly)

Salary

$38,896.00 - $164,444.80 Annually

Location

Municipal Services Center, 3201 East Bayshore, Palo Alto, CA

Job Type

SEIU Hourly

Job Number

202601352

Department

Public Works Department

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Join the City of Palo Alto as a General Laborer (Hourly) and be a vital part of our team responsible for maintaining our city's infrastructure! We're looking for hardworking individuals to help with the construction and upkeep of streets, sidewalks, and storm drains.

This position may involve performing a variety of general manual tasks that require knowledge of tools, equipment, and procedures related to the placement and finishing of hot asphalt, pouring wet concrete, and installing underground storm drainpipes. The individual will work under general supervision, following pre-established instructions from supervisors, while effectively communicating important information both verbally and in writing.

This is an SEIU Hourly (limited-benefits) position that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment.

(More than one position may be filled from this posting)

Essential Duties

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

• Perform manual labor for the construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and storm drains.
• Utilize tools and equipment for tasks such as placing hot asphalt, pouring concrete, and laying storm drainpipes.
• Follow instructions from supervisors to ensure efficient and accurate task completion.
• Communicate relevant information to supervisors both verbally and in writing.
• Exercise limited independent judgment as expected of an apprentice helper-level laborer.
• Report to different leads daily based on assigned tasks.

For full job description of General Laborer (Hourly), please click HERE.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 1 year of related experience.

Supplemental Information

The Selection Process:

• Applicants will receive email recruitment status notifications. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.
• Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination process may consist of supplemental questions, online assessment, written examination, practical performance, oral examination, or any combination to determine which candidate will move forward in the hiring process.
• The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.

Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGovs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

City of Palo Alto offers the following benefits to those in a SEIU Hourly position:

Medical Stipend

$3.80 effective the pay period including July 1, 2024.

Sick Leave

Earn .03 hour of sick leave for each hour worked.

Retirement

City of Palo Alto PST (Part-time, Seasonal & Temporary Employees) Retirement Plan

Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.

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Do you possess a valid California drivers license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent (such as a GED)?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you available to work flexible hours or shifts as needed?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least one year of experience directly related to the duties of this position? If yes, briefly describe your relevant experience.

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What experience do you have with manual labor or construction work?

Required Question

Employer City of Palo Alto

Address 250 Hamilton Ave

Palo Alto, California, 94301

Phone (650) 329-2376

Website https://www.paloalto.gov/Home