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Overview

This is your opportunity to work for an Employer of Choice and play an integral role in our employee workplace culture. Cedar Falls Utilities is currently recruiting for a Seasonal Laborer - Gas Service. As a member of the Gas Service team at Cedar Falls Utilities, this individual will assist Gas Service Technicians in general labor duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers. The hours for this position is 40 hours/week. The term for the position is expected to coincide with the typical summer break for college students.

CFU takes pride in finding people that align with our core values of Customer Focus, Ethical & Responsible Behavior, Innovation, and Employee Teamwork & Personal Growth and actively want to help maintain our reputation of being a trusted provider of utility services. The Seasonal Laborer - Gas Service works under general supervision of the Gas Operations Supervisor .

Interested applicants should submit completed applications by Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 11:59PM.

Once your application has been completed, you will receive an email acknowledging the submission has been successfully completed. After the posting comes down, the hiring team will review all applications, and you will be notified either way if you are selected for further steps in the hiring process. Please ensure all contact information is kept up to date.

Compensation & Work Schedule:

+ Starting wage is based upon individual qualifications. $15/Hour - $20/Hour.

+ Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm with a half hour lunch break.

Responsibilities

+ Performs painting tasks by prepping the surface, applying appropriate primer or sealer if applicable and apply paint to gas meters and fire hydrants.

+ Performs Geographical Information System (GIS) survey spotting.

+ Enters data into systems accurately and efficiently.

+ Reads work orders or receive instructions from supervisors to determine work requirements.

+ Cleans work areas, machines, and tools as well as holding materials or tools for other workers, painting, data entry and survey spotting.

+ Other duties as assigned.

+ Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes positive relations with customers, coworkers, and management.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

+ No education/prior work experience required.

Certifications/Licenses:

+ Must have and maintain a valid Iowa Driver's License and meet CFU insurability requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Knowledge of:Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

+ Skills:

+ Operation Monitoring Skills:Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine or equipment is working properly.

+ Active Listening Skills:Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

+ Critical Thinking Skills:Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

+ Ability to:Work in extreme hot or cold environments as work performed is outdoors. Follow instructions both verbal and written and adhere to safety standards.

Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions:

+ Work involves frequently carrying/lifting objects 40 lbs or less and occasionally items that are 50 lbs. This job requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, and working next to moving traffic on roadways. Occasional squatting, crouching, kneeling, bending, pushing, and pulling. Close proximity to moving machinery and equipment. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Pre-employment drug screen and physical is required.

Job LocationsUS-IA-Cedar Falls

Posted Date6 days ago(1/12/2026 8:00 AM)

Job ID 2025-1457

# of Openings 2

Category Other