Part-time General Laborer

Part-time General Laborer

Salary

$17.05 - $18.44 Hourly

Location

Colton Public Works & Utilities, 150 S. Tenth St., Colton, Ca., CA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

26/27-00018

Department

Public Works & Utility Services

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

10/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

50

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Definition

The City of Colton is now recruiting for three (3) part-time General Laborers in our Public Works Department. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies.

The closing date is Thursday, October 1, 2026, or when 50 applications are received, whichever comes first.

DEFINITION:

Under direct supervision, this position requires heavy manual labor in the repair, construction, and maintenance of the City and associated facilities. The position is on a short-term/part-time basis.

DISTINGUISHED CHARACTERISTICS:

The General Laborer is an unskilled to semi-skilled classification. Incumbents within this classification perform work of a manual nature with similar duties and responsibilities to those of the Maintenance Worker; however, they do so under direct supervision and direction.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but not limited to the following):

• Perform heavy manual labor in a variety of construction and maintenance work.
• Dig ditches, trenches, and post holes; backfill trenches; load and unload dirt and construction materials.
• Install street barricades and cones, conduct traffic control, and install signs and legends.
• Perform asphalt removal, patching, shovel/rake/assist asphalt installation.
• Remove concrete, grade area, construct forms; pour/assist finishing concrete/masonry.
• Clean debris from storm drains, catch basins, sewers, streets, parking lots and walkways.
• Collect and remove refuse and debris; perform janitorial work.
• Paint sports and park facilities, buildings, equipment and piping.
• Operate maintenance power tools/saws/mowers/trimmers/paint sprayers and hand tools.
• Cut grass and weeds; rake and load grass and brush; mow lawns and clean grounds; assist in planting, watering, and caring for shrub and flowers.
• Assist in maintaining and preparing athletic fields including hand grading, filling, and shaping of baseball diamonds.
• Assist building maintenance workers in painting projects, moving furniture and equipment, removing and laying of carpets, and construction or maintenance projects as assigned.
• Assist other skilled workers in a variety of crafts and trades; may act as flagman when working on City streets; may drive City vehicles, as assigned.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; keep accurate records.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily or emergency operations of the employer.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Laborer position. Two years of high school is required.

License/Certificate:

Possession of a valid class "C" California drivers license.

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

Perform moderate to heavy manual labor (depending upon assignment).

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Use and purpose of common construction and maintenance tools and equipment.

Ability to:

Operate a variety of heavy equipment.

Perform construction and maintenance tasks and utilize applicable tools and equipment related to tree-trimming, concrete and brick work, street painting, asphalt work, irrigation systems, ornamental and historical items and other activities related to job assignments.

Learn to read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, basic blueprints, specifications, and technical manuals.

Perform labor-intensive manual tasks for extended periods of time.

Keep accurate records.

Ensure safe working practices.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Skill to:

Operate a variety of maintenance equipment on City streets or other City property.

Recruitment and Selection Process

How to apply: Submit an original online application at governmentjobs.com/careers/coltonca. The filing deadline is Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. or when 50 applications are received, whichever comes first..

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure that an applicant will be invited to the next phase of the examination process.

The candidates with the most desired qualifications and who best meet the citys needs will be invited to participate in the Oral Board Interview process. Candidates successful in this process will have their names certified to an eligibility list. This list is valid for one (1) year.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Colton encourages applications from bilingual candidates, women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is available to applicants with disabilities upon request.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, new employees must provide documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Temporary/Part-Time Appointments: Temporary/Part-time appointments do not qualify for City benefits, except for those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 8% of base earnings. There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice.

Eligible for 40 hours of sick time after working 90 days.

01

Do you possess a valid California Class "C" drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

Please describe any experience working with construction/maintenance tools and equipment. If no experience, please type "N/A".

Required Question

Employer City of Colton

Address 650 N. La Cadena Drive

Colton, California, 92324

Phone (909) 370-5064

Website http://www.coltonca.gov