Ever wondered what it takes to keep Santa Cruz running? Join the City of Santa Cruz for Touch-A-Truck, an action-packed community event where kids and adults can climb aboard and experience the heavy equipment that builds, maintains, and powers our city every day. Explore the big machines up close, ask questions, and see how the work gets done behind the scenes. From precision driving to powerful equipment in action, this is your chance to see the scale and skill behind city operations. Cheer on crews during the fourth annual Equipment Road-e-o, a live skills competition showcasing the expertise and coordination required to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently. Free and open to the public. Registration is not required, and walk-ins are welcome. Reserving a spot helps us plan for attendance and share event updates. Register at https://lnkd.in/gneMeziy
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Situated at the northern tip of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz enjoys a moderate climate year-round and is surrounded by a beautiful coastline and a greenbelt of mountains and redwood forests. With an estimated population of 62,864 according to the 2013 Census, Santa Cruz is the largest city in Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz is home to the University of California, Santa Cruz, a premier research institution and educational hub. TOP REASONS TO WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ The Place The City of Santa Cruz City Hall is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Santa Cruz. The community has a sense of place and history with a small-town atmosphere. The People The City of Santa Cruz is the third largest employer in Santa Cruz. The City is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. The workforce is comprised of approximately 700 full-time, 50 part-time, and about 450 seasonal workers. One of the highlights of working for the City of Santa Cruz is the opportunity to work with an extraordinary team of people committed to delivering excellence in all services provided. The Perks The City offers competitive compensation, benefits, and retirement plans. City-paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program, which includes free counseling, legal, and financial services. The City supports employee health and wellness! City employees can participate in a variety of free healthy and fun lunchtime activities, including yoga, meditation, disc golf, ping pong, jogging, walking, basketball, and arts and crafts. The Projects Employees have the opportunity to work on meaningful and engaging projects within a community of active and engaged citizens. City projects are complex and challenging due to the community’s unique history and location, its demographics and growing population, and its natural resources and environmental constraints.
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http://www.santacruzca.gov
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- 501-1,000 employees
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- Santa Cruz, CA
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- Government Agency
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- 1866
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- planning, public safety, government, economic development, local government, utilities, permits, parks and recreation, and civic engagement
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809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060, US
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337 Locust Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060, US
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323 Church St
Santa Cruz, California 95060, US
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We’ve completed the 4th and final foundation concrete pour—a major step forward in bringing this project to life. Over the next several months, crews will continue concrete work to build out Levels 2 and 3, and you’ll start to see the building really take shape. Progress is happening every day, and we’re excited to keep sharing updates as this space comes together for our community. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gF_T2KAH
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Join us tonight at the Transportation and Public Works Commission Open House! Monday, March 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Westlake Elementary
Santa Cruz Public Works invites you to explore the projects shaping our neighborhoods and strengthening our community. Stop by this informal, drop-in open house to review project displays, meet City staff and Transportation and Public Works Commissioners, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the infrastructure work happening across the city.
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Santa Cruz Public Works invites you to explore the projects shaping our neighborhoods and strengthening our community. Stop by this informal, drop-in open house to review project displays, meet City staff and Transportation and Public Works Commissioners, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the infrastructure work happening across the city.
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Join the City of Santa Cruz, Ecology Action, and your downtown neighbors on March 14 from 1–3 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church (532 Center St.) for a sustainability and resiliency workshop. Connect with neighbors and explore ways our community can prepare for and recover from natural disasters together. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gzyAfxFK
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Join us at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Grove Event Center, to explore career opportunities in the skilled trades! ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB OR TRAINING IN THE SKILLED TRADES? Meet employers in construction, carpentry, HVAC, welding, maintenance, electrical, public works, manufacturing, city and county agencies and more! -Learn about job opportunities, classes, certifications and apprenticeships. -Entry-level applicants ages 18+ are encouraged to attend. -On-site resumé and translation services will be available. -No job experience? No problem! -FREE parking! https://lnkd.in/gbkq4uDH
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📣 Step up. Get involved. Run for City Council. The nomination window for the June 2026 Santa Cruz City Council Election is open Feb. 9 - March 6. Open seats: Mayor, District 4, District 6 Have questions or need nomination papers? Contact City Clerk Bonnie Bush at bbush@santacruzca.gov Learn more at santacruzca.gov/June2026
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🧑🍳 Calling All Professional Chowder Chefs—the clock is ticking! ⏰ The Clam Chowder Cook-Off is almost here, and this year the stakes are higher than ever. NEW for 2026: Amateur teams can compete alongside the pros on Sunday, February 22. There’s now over $8,500 in prizes. Professional Most Tasted Winners will receive sponsorship from Santa Cruz VIBES Magazine, and all Professional teams who compete will be featured on the Boardwalk website after the cook-off. Don’t let the coveted title of Best Clam Chowder slip away. Registration closes soon—secure your spot NOW before it’s too late! 🏆🥄 ✅ Register Your Team Today: https://lnkd.in/gJ-V8YKj
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We are beaming with pride as our firm's partner, Cassie Bronson was formally sworn in as the new City Attorney of Santa Cruz today. Not only is she the first female City Attorney for the City of Santa Cruz, she continues to bring the professionalism and thorough legal expertise that has become synonymous with our firm. Congratulations Cassie!
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It’s a BIG pour kind of day! Today marks a major milestone for our future Downtown Library + Affordable Housing project — the first structural concrete pour is happening TODAY! 🎉 On active pour days, crews are pumping 200 yards of concrete per hour, adding up to 1,400 cubic yards in a single pour. That’s a great foundation for learning, housing, and community! Site prep is nearly complete, and structural concrete work will continue through January and February (weather permitting). 🚧 Heads up on traffic: • Intermittent closures of Lincoln Street between Cedar & Pacific may occur during active pours • Cedar & Cathcart Streets are expected to remain open • Our contractors are working hard to minimize impacts whenever possible All neighboring businesses will be open during construction!
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