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Want to earn up to $167,000 a year working for City of Modesto? Here are 10 available jobs

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This month, the City of Modesto is hiring for positions in the departments of utilities, public works and more.

According to the city website, full-time employees are eligible to receive benefits, including life insurance, medical insurance, retirement plans and educational incentive pay.

As of Friday, Nov. 22, these were among the latest city jobs available:

After-school program leader | Limited, part time

  • Department: Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods
  • Salary: $17.24 to $20.95 per hour

The after-school program leader supports after-school and expanded learning programs by providing homework assistance, enrichment activities and supervised recreation.

The application is open until the position is filled.

Assistant/associate engineer | Permanent, full time

  • Department: Engineering Services
  • Salary: $83,283 to $111,737 per year

The assistant/associate engineer contributes to projects that focus on all methods of transportation and the improvement of utility buildings.

The application is open until the position is filled.

Associate civil/traffic engineer | Permanent, full time

  • Departments: Multiple
  • Salary: $112,548 to $136,801 per year

The utilities, public works and engineering departments are looking for associate civil/traffic engineers.

These engineers are responsible for creating and overseeing plans for a variety of public projects, including roads, water systems and buildings.

The application is open until the positions are filled.

Custodian I/II | Permanent, full time

  • Department: Modesto Police Department
  • Salary: $17.47 to $23.44 an hour

The custodian is responsible for handling tasks including the cleaning, upkeep and maintenance of assigned buildings and facilities, while also performing basic groundskeeping duties.

The application period closes Dec. 2.

Heavy equipment mechanic II | Permanent, full time

  • Department: Public Works
  • Salary: $31.60 to $38.41 an hour

The heavy equipment mechanic is responsible for maintaining and performing mechanical repairs on the city’s transit buses and gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles, plus other machinery.

Duties include diagnosing and repairing vehicle components and control systems.

The application is open until the position is filled.

Recreation leader | Limited, part time

  • Department: Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods
  • Salary: $16 to $19.45 hourly

The recreation leader is responsible for planning, organizing and leading activities for participants in city-sponsored recreational programs, including adult and youth recreation, special events and camps.

The application is open until the position is filled.

Risk analyst I/II | Permanent, full time

  • Department: Human Resources
  • Salary: $70,408 to $94,452 annually

The risk analyst is responsible for managing tasks related to workers compensation, general liability and insurance requirements within the department.

The application period closes Dec. 5.

Senior civil/traffic engineer | Permanent, full time

  • Departments: Multiple
  • Salary: $137,134 to $166,670 per year

The city utilities, public works and engineering departments are looking for senior civil/traffic engineers.

These engineers are responsible for leading projects and providing knowledge on principles, practices and current issues.

The application is open until the positions are filled.

Service and maintenance aide | Limited, part time

  • Departments: Multiple
  • Salary: $16 to $19.45 an hour

The city parks, recreation and neighborhoods, police, utilities, public works and engineering departments are looking for service and maintenance aides.

These aides are responsible for performing labor and maintenance tasks, including cleaning areas, operating equipment and leading other team members for city projects.

The application is open until the positions are filled.

Solid waste enforcement supervisor | Permanent, full time

  • Department: Public Works
  • Salary: $81,640 to $99,236 annually

The solid waste enforcement supervisor oversees the planning, organization and supervision of solid waste enforcement programs.

The application period closes Dec. 1.

What do you want to know about life in Modesto? Ask our service journalism team your top-of-mind questions in the module below or email servicejournalists@modbee.com.

This story was originally published November 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM.

Angela Rodriguez
The Modesto Bee
Angela Rodriguez is a service journalism reporter for The Bee. She is a graduate of Sacramento State with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. During her time there, she worked on the State Hornet covering arts and entertainment.
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