• 7 Month Laborer Streets Division

    City of Des Moines (Des Moines, IA)


    7 Month Laborer Streets Division

     

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    7 Month Laborer Streets Division

     

    Salary

     

    $28.88 - $30.20 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Des Moines, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Temporary Full-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    3915-1-2026-Streets

     

    Department

     

    Public Works

     

    Division

     

    PW240402 - PW Street Maintenance

     

    Opening Date

     

    01/05/2026

     

    Closing Date

     

    1/29/2026 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.

     

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    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 $30.94/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.