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City of Des Moines 7 Month Laborer Streets Division in Des Moines, Iowa
7 Month Laborer Streets Division
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7 Month Laborer Streets Division
Salary
$28.18 - $30.19 Hourly
Location
Des Moines, IA
Job Type
Temporary Full-Time
Job Number
3915-1-2025-Streets
Department
Public Works
Division
PW240402 - PW Street Maintenance
Opening Date
01/06/2025
Closing Date
1/29/2025 4:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
CIPEC
Occupational Group
Non-Civil Service
Location of Vacancy
Public Works
Recruitment
Entrance
Selection Method
Those applicants deemed most qualified based on an evaluation of education and experience will be considered for employment. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to the closing date.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Under immediate supervision, to perform routine manual labor related to construction, maintenance, and repair activities within the Public Works - Street Maintenance Division. This position is a seasonal 7-month assignment. 40 hours per week. Some work assignments may include working overtime, weekends and holidays.
Acceptable Experience and Training
- Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
Required Special Qualifications
Possession of a valid Iowa driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility is preferred.
Class B CDL is preferred.
Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination, and drug screen.
Please Note: Although a CDL-B drivers’ license is not a minimum requirement of this job, applicants who possess a CDL-B driver’s license or higher may be selected to utilize their commercial driver’s license while in this position. If you are selected and you agree to use your CDL, your salary will be CIPEC Range 18 Step 4 and $30.19/hr. In addition, you will be required to meet DOT regulations for the duration of this year’s seasonal employment. This includes a DOT pre-employment drug and alcohol screen and inclusion in the random DOT drug/alcohol testing pool.
*Include your Motor Vehicle Record with your application if you possess an out of state license.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
Perform manual labor such as repairing concrete and asphalt pavement, digging trenches and post holes, loading/unloading materials, equipment, and supplies; backfill ditches, manholes, and complete other required activities to assist construction crews.
Repair and maintain roadways, rights-of-ways, sidewalks, and various infrastructure elements to ensure upkeep of the City’s infrastructure.
Maintain traffic control markings and devices.
Assist with sanding, snow removal, and flood control efforts.
Occasionally operate pneumatic power tools, hand tools, trucks, and other similar equipment.
Adhere to safety protocols and use protective gear (e.g., hard hats, gloves, safety glasses) to reduce injury risks, including installing barricades for traffic control and safety.
Perform other related work as assigned.