| Location | Roseville, CA |
| Salary | $23.62–$28.71 Per Hour |
Refuse Maintenance Assistant
Salary
$23.62 - $28.71 Hourly
Location
Roseville
Job Type
Temporary 1500 HR
Job Number
202600213
Department
Environmental Utilities
Opening Date
08/26/2026
Closing Date
9/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit
Temporary
Description
Join the City of Roseville Environmental Utilities Team in the role of
Refuse Maintenance Assistant
Ready to jump into a hands-on job where every day brings something new? Join a team that keeps the city clean, safe, and running smoothly while you learn practical skills in maintenance, teamwork, and equipment care. You'll work outdoors, stay active, and gain valuable experience with tools, repairs, and refuse collection operations. If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, solving problems on the spot, and taking pride in work that truly makes a difference, this is your chance to grow and shine. Take the first step toward a rewarding career-apply today and help keep our community thriving!
The employment list that will be established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies. The current vacancy is a temporary 1500-hour position.
The City of Roseville is committed to an inclusive and supportive workforce and workplace. We are engaged in understanding the backgrounds and perspectives of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment because we believe this produces the best results for our organization and community.
Examples of Duties
For a detailed and complete job description, please click HERE.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Training
Experience:
AND
Training:
License or Certificate
Supplemental Information
Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.
The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.
Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification. The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:
Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org.
A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification will be eliminated from further consideration.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the Citys benefits, visit our website here. Benefits currently include:
GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the Citys temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Your responses to Questions 2-11 will be scored using a set formula, and the experience you describe must also appear in the Work Experience section of your application. If your answers do not match your listed work experience, they will not be scored. All information you provide must be supported and may be verified, and you may be asked to show your knowledge or skills in a work sample or interview. Any false or misleading information may disqualify you from consideration or interview processes and removal from the employment list.
02
Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work? If so, please list below which ones.
03
How many years of general maintenance experience do you have?
04
Do you possess the equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree?
05
This position requires all candidates to possess a California Drivers License by date of appointment.
06
Please check all that apply where you have at least 1 year of experience operating the following equipment: (You do not need to check any of the boxes to qualify for the position.)
07
Please describe your experience in any of the areas checked in Question 6.
08
Are you available and able to work weekends?
09
Please describe your experience using each of the following hand tools: Hammer, Wrench, Screw Driver, Pruner, Tape Measure.
10
Please describe your experience using each of the following power tools: Weed Eater, Drill, Pressure Washer, Blower, Grinder, Impact Wrench.
11
What motivates you to apply for this position?
Required Question
Employer City of Roseville (CA)
Address 311 Vernon Street
Roseville, California, 95678
Phone 916-774-5475
Website http://www.roseville.ca.gov