City of Modesto is hiring. Here’s 8 open positions paying up to $180K per year
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The city of Modesto is hiring for full-time and part-time positions in various departments, including law enforcement, 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 Monday, July 21:
Associate civil/traffic engineer | Permanent, full time
- Departments: Multiple
- Salary: $115,960 to $147,992 per year
- Application due date: Available until position is filled.
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.
Firefighter | Permanent, full time
- Department: Modesto Fire Department
- Salary: $31.80 to $38.65 per hour
- Application due date: Monday, July 28
Firefighters respond to fires, medical emergencies and other urgent calls.
They also help with fire safety education, ongoing training and keeping the station and equipment in clean shape.
Integrated waste program manager | Permanent, full time
- Department: Public Works
- Salary: $118,851 to $151,694 per year
- Application due date: Tuesday, Aug. 12
The integrated waste program manager oversees waste programs including garbage, composting, landfill and waste-to-energy operations.
Duties include creating and implementing goals; managing services and activities; and evaluating employee performance.
Neighborhood preservation supervisor | Permanent, full time
- Department: Modesto Police Department
- Salary: $38.50 to $49.13 hourly
- Application due date: Monday, Aug. 4
The neighborhood preservation supervisor leads and manages the work of a team that helps keep neighborhoods clean, safe and well-maintained.
Duties includes handling technical tasks related to neighborhood preservation, including participating in budget preparation, as well as providing staff training and enforcing city codes and ordinances.
Planning manager | Permanent, full time
- Department: Community and Economic Development
- Salary: $131,206 to $167,440 per year
- Application due date: Sunday, Aug. 24
The planning manager oversees the city’s planning efforts, including updating zoning rules, reviewing development projects and making sure environmental guidelines are followed.
The planning manager works closely with other city departments and supports the department director with expert advice on zoning and code compliance.
Senior civil/traffic engineer | Permanent, full time
- Departments: Multiple
- Salary: $141,294 to $180,315 per year
- Application due date: Available until position is filled.
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.
Service and maintenance aide | Limited, part time
- Departments: Multiple
- Salary: $16.50 to $20.06 an hour
- Application due date: Available until position is filled.
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.
Solid waste supervisor | Permanent, full time
- Department: Public Works
- Salary: $84,115 to $107,369 per year
- Application due date: Sunday, July 27
The solid waste supervisor manages daily trash and recycling services by making sure everything runs smoothly and follows city rules.
The supervisor works alongside other city departments and agencies.
Other duties include applying for and managing grants and staying updated on state and local laws that affect waste services.
