Maintenance Worker I CDL

The City of Auburns Public Works and Parks Maintenance Divisions are establishing a new eligible list for the position of Maintenance Worker I which will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout 2026. The City is currently continuing to work through candidates from the previous eligibility list while also establishing this new list to support ongoing hiring needs.

Note: If you applied during the January/February 2026 recruitment and successfully passed the Mechanical Aptitude Test you do not need to reapply as you are already on the current eligibility list. Eligibility lists remain active for up to six months. Applicants who did not pass the Mechanical Aptitude Test within the last six months are not eligible to retest at this time and do not need to reapply until the six-month waiting period has passed.

Employees are expected toperform all of the duties of the Maintenance Worker I class as assigned. The list below is not meant to be all inclusive and the full job description can be viewed here. Staff will have more detailed descriptions for each of the divisions to review when attending the mechanical aptitude test.

Some primary duties include:

• Operating and/or driving various equipment and machineryincluding but not limited to: pickups one-yard loaders or less tractors and implements sign truck pipe pusher rollers jackhammers air compressors concrete saws chains saws all mowers except tractor mowers used to cut rights-of-way blowers leaf machines hand equipment chippers small power equipment generators sprayers and spreaders forklifts and V Box sanders.
• Being responsible for the operation of dump trucks; paint trucks; and/or a combination of a single vehiclewith a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 26000 pounds a trailer with a GVWR of more than 10000 pounds if the gross weight rating of the combined vehicle(s) is more than 26000 pounds a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more persons (including the driver) or any size vehicle which carries placarding amounts of hazardous materials.
• Performing minor mechanical repairson such equipment.
• Ordering materials and interfacing with sales personnel and vendors.
• Initiating work ordersand repair orders and maintaining accurate records of time and materials used in work.
• Interacting courteouslywith other employees utility customers vendors and the public.
• Correctly and safely operating all equipment and toolsused in assigned division.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• AHigh School Diploma or equivalent;AND
• One (1) yearof full-time paid related work experience; AND
• A valid drivers license without impending loss at time of appointment.

About the City of Auburn
The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891 and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live visit explore and play. With over 29.8 square miles of land two rivers and two counties Auburn is home to over 80000 residents and hundreds of businesses - ranging from manufacturing to retail.

Commitment to Inclusion
Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect collaboration and service to the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.