Street Construction Laborer

Street Construction Laborer

Salary

$64,067.26 - $90,149.06 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Career

Job Number

003688-26-PW-2

Department

Public Works

Division

Pavement Maintenance

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

10/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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THE POSITION

To perform heavy manual labor in the construction, maintenance and repair of City streets and other facilities, and to operate light trucks, three-axle trucks, and medium street construction and maintenance equipment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a Street Maintenance Supervisor. Lead direction may be provided by a Street Construction Equipment Operator.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Street Construction Laborer class is distinguished from Street Construction Equipment Operator by performance of heavy manual labor and the operation of light trucks, three-axle trucks, and medium street construction and maintenance equipment. The class of Street Construction Equipment Operator operates heavy street construction and maintenance equipment, and acts in a lead capacity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.

• Spread asphaltic road building material over road surface by shoveling, raking, and brushing material to correct thickness.
• Crackseal, patch, oil, and seal road surfaces.
• Use various hand tools such as shovel, pick, mattock, axe, and broom.
• Operate a jackhammer, other pneumatic tools, and various power tools.
• Repair and patch curbs, gutters, bridge decks, headwalls, sidewalks, and perform related concrete work.
• Check brakes, lights, tires, fuel, oil level, and auxiliary equipment as required, and make minor field repairs and adjustments.
• Clean, adjust, and service tools and equipment.
• Clean and sweep work areas.
• Set out and pick up barricades and warning signs.
• Serve as flagperson on street work projects.
• Sand bag various locations for flood protection.
• Assist the operator on the rock chip spreader and operate the patchmaster.
• Operate four to ten-yard dump trucks, water tank trucks, and a variety of street construction and maintenance equipment which may include front end loaders, spreaders, pavement rollers, tractors, and distributor trucks.
• Operate acetylene torch.
• Assist in training other employees.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and tools used in street construction, maintenance, and repair.
• The operation of dump trucks, water tank trucks, and medium equipment commonly used in street construction and maintenance.
• The maintenance and servicing requirements of gasoline and diesel-powered construction and maintenance equipment and trucks.
• The safe and legal operation of street construction, maintenance, and repair equipment, and safety precautions related to street construction and maintenance work.

Ability to:

• Safely and efficiently use hand and power tools, and operate a variety of medium street construction and maintenance equipment and trucks.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time under variable weather conditions.
• Work effectively with others.
• Read, write, and speak the English language at a level for satisfactory job performance.

Experience:

Two years of experience operating medium street construction and maintenance equipment and performing skilled heavy manual street construction, maintenance, and repair duties.

OR

Two years of experience comparable to a Street Construction Laborer Trainee with the City of Sacramento.

COMPARABLE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Street Construction Laborer Trainee, please click here.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class B Driver License is required. Loss of the Class B License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Possession of a valid California Class A Driver License, with appropriate endorsements, is required as a condition of continued employment within ninety (90) days after appointment.

Assessment:

If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Residency Requirement:

Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th-30th Streets within one year following appointment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.

• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:

• If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).

• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.

• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

• If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.

• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- Human Resources will evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement.

3. Screening For Most Qualified: (Pass/Fail) - In the event of a large candidate pool, each candidates Work Experience section of the application will be evaluated and rated. Only those candidates determined to be the most qualified will proceed to the next step in the selection process. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the Work Experience section of the application.

4. Performance Test: (Weighted 100%) - Qualified candidates will be notified by email of the test date, time, and location approximately one to two weeks prior to the test. The performance test will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the knowledge and abilities as outlined above. The performance exam will be administered in English only.

TEST EXEMPTION- If you have previously taken the Street Construction Laborer exam within the past year of the final filing date of this posting, you may be considered exempt from taking the Street Construction Laborer Exam.

The City of Sacramento's Human Resources Department will verify applicant's eligibility at the time of the final filing deadline of this job posting.

5. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the performance test will be placed on an eligible list. The hiring department may contact those on the eligible list for an interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Street Construction Laborer examination. Candidates can take the examination at any time to maintain eligibility.

• If you are currently on an active eligible list for the Street Construction Laborer classification, it is unnecessary to retake the examination.
• The eligible list is effective one year from the date of passing the examination for the Street Construction Laborer.
• If you are hired from the eligible list, you will no longer have active status on the eligible list per Civil Service Board Rule, 5.7(i). Applicants interested in maintaining their eligibility will need to take and pass the exam after their hire date.

6. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan / fingerprinting; review by Human Resources, a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and / or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment..

QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay

Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? Thats right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicants eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts:https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

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APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment

• Yes

02

DRIVERS LICENSE CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a valid California Class B Drivers License by the time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

• Yes
• No

03

TEST EXEMPTION: I understand that I must have passed the examination for Street Construction Laborer within the past year of the final filing date, to be exempt from re-taking the examination.

• Yes

04

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: I understand that I must reside within thirty five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Street, 29th - 30th Streets within one year following appointment.

• Yes

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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring departments review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.

• Yes

06

At the time of application, I possess:

• No education or relevant training
• An associate degree
• A Bachelors Degree
• A Masters Degree
• A Juris Doctorate (JD)

07

At the time of application, I have taken:

• No formal training courses or programs
• One (1) relevant, formal training courses or programs
• Two (2) relevant, formal training courses or programs
• Three (3) relevant, formal training courses or programs
• Four (4) or more relevant, formal training courses or programs

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At the time of application, I possess:

• No relevant experience
• The minimum experience required by this job posting
• An additional six (6) months - one (1) year of relevant experience as required by this job posting
• An additional one (1) year - two (2) years of relevant experience as required by this job posting
• An additional two (2) or more years of relevant experience as required by this job posting

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At the time of application, I possess:

• No supervisory experience
• Six (6) months - one (1) year of supervisory experience
• One (1) year - two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Two (2) year - three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience

Required Question

Employer City of Sacramento

Address 915 I Street

Historic City Hall

Sacramento, California, 95814-2604

Phone (916) 808-5726

Website http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR