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Up to $40 an hour in Modesto? See available full-time, part-time city jobs

Looking for work in Modesto?

The city of Modesto is hiring for several full-time and part-time positions in various departments, including finance, public works and utilities.

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

Sift through available Modesto jobs listed on the city website as of Tuesday, May 13:

After-school program leader | Limited, part time

  • Department: Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods
  • Salary: $17.77 to $21.60 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 buyer | Permanent, full time

  • Department: Finance
  • Salary: $25.94 to $31.52 hourly

The assistant buyer is responsible for purchasing requisitions, reviewing orders, putting together invoices and maintaining records.

Other duties include coordinating purchasing of supplies, restocking materials and maintaining equipment.

The application period closes on Monday, May 26.

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 period is open until the positions have been filled.

Class specialty instructor | Limited, part-time

  • Department: Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods
  • Salary: $16.50 to $40 hourly

The department is looking for qualified lifeguard trainers to provide instruction for certification courses.

Duties include organizing classes, promoting class programs and maintaining records.

The application period closes on Friday, May 30.

Maintenance worker I/II | Permanent, full time

  • Departments: Multiple
  • Salary: $23.50 to $31.52 hourly

The maintenance worker performs maintenance and repair duties for many city departments, including parks and park facilities, streets, trees, sewer systems and parking lots.

The application period closes on Wednesday, May 21.

Senior civil/traffic engineer | Permanent, full time

  • Department: 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 position has been filled.

Service and maintenance aide | Limited, part time

  • Departments: Multiple
  • Salary: $16.50 to $20.06 an hour

The city police, utility, engineering public works and parks, recreation and neighborhoods 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 have been filled.

Station runner | Limited, part time

  • Department: Modesto Fire Department
  • Salary: $15.01 to $18.85 hourly

The station runner is responsible for cleaning department vehicles, delivering equipment and transporting supplies between the warehouse and facilities throughout the city.

The application period closes on Monday, May 26.

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.

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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