City of Bakersfield

Canal Tender II

Three years canal/water delivery experience or equivalent; valid California Class C license; obtain Class B license within six months; background check required; desirable: one year operating light/medium irrigation vehicles.

Solid Waste Equipment Operator

Two years’ experience driving heavy-duty vehicles; valid Class B California driver’s license.

Police Dispatcher I/II

High school diploma or GED; 1 year as Police Call Taker or equivalent; typing 40 WPM; POST Basic Dispatcher Course; Dispatcher II requires 2 extra years; valid California Class C license; background check; typing certificate required.

Chief Assistant City Attorney

Juris Doctorate; 10 years of legal practice including 5 in California municipal law; 3 years supervisory experience; CA Bar admission; CA driver’s license.

Civil Engineer III

Civil engineering degree; 3 years municipal civil engineering or building construction experience; CA professional registration; capabilities to perform duties.

City of Bakersfield, CA

Police Officer - Academy Graduate/Lateral

Police Officer

Police Officer position requiring academy graduate or lateral with CA POST certification; open exam; must meet age, education, license, citizenship, and physical condition.

Title	Location	Date
Canal Tender II Full Time · $51K-$62K/yr · 3+ YOE Bakersfield, California, United States · Onsite	Bakersfield, California, United States Onsite	May 1, 2026
Solid Waste Equipment Operator Full Time · $56K-$68K/yr · 2+ YOE Bakersfield, California, United States · Onsite	Bakersfield, California, United States Onsite	Apr 30, 2026
Police Dispatcher I/II Full Time · $55K-$67K/yr · 1+ YOE Bakersfield, California, United States · Onsite	Bakersfield, California, United States Onsite	Apr 27, 2026
Chief Assistant City Attorney Full Time · $235K · 10+ YOE Bakersfield, California, United States · Onsite	Bakersfield, California, United States Onsite	Apr 22, 2026
Civil Engineer III Full Time · $112K-$136K/yr · 3+ YOE Bakersfield, California, United States · Onsite	Bakersfield, California, United States Onsite	Apr 10, 2026
Police Officer - Academy Graduate/Lateral Full Time · $71K-$87K/yr Bakersfield, California, United States · Onsite	Bakersfield, California, United States Onsite	Dec 17, 2025

Activities	Law enforcementFire protectionEmergency dispatch servicesInfrastructure maintenancePublic recreation management
Headquarters	US
Industries	Government AdministrationPublic Safety
Name	City of Bakersfield
Employees	1,600
Type	Government
Subsidiaries	Bakersfield Police DepartmentBakersfield Fire DepartmentBakersfield Recreation & Parks Department
Tagline	Provides municipal services and public safety to Bakersfield residents.
Founded	1,869
Website	bakersfieldcity.us

City of Bakersfield

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