Public Works Assistant- Regular Less Than Half-Time - Iowa Staffing : Job Details

Public Works Assistant- Regular Less Than Half-Time

Salary: $30.94 - $32.25 Hourly

Location: Des Moines, IA

Job Type: Regular Less than Half-Time

Job Number: 3911-9-2025

Department: Public Works

Division: PW247410 - PW DM-Sewer Maint Clearing

Opening Date: 09/12/2025

Closing Date: 9/26/2025 4:00 PM Central

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: CIPEC

Occupational Group: Non-Civil Service

Location of Vacancy

Des Moines

Entrance Selection Method: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) ###-#### or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-###-#### prior to closing date.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under general supervision, performs various responsible work related to the protection, maintenance, and security of City facilities. Responsibilities include placing traffic safety devices, patrolling Public Works buildings and grounds to identify hazards or unauthorized activity, and responding directly to public safety concerns.

Work Assignment: This is a permanent part-time position throughout the year, hours of operations will vary based on need. Individuals will be required to sign up for at least 3 shifts per month. Shifts could include days, evenings, overnights and weekend: 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 11:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and one (1) year of experience in general labor or basic office or administrative experience.

Required Special Qualifications

Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination and drug screen. Possession of a valid State of Iowa Driver's license. NOTE: If you possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of certified driving records is required. All records should be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to [email protected] , by fax to 515-###-####, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Patrols buildings and grounds to check on safety hazards or trespassers.
• Received and responds to telephone calls by providing information or routing inquiries and complaints to the appropriate departments.
• Places barricades and blinkers at traffic hazards.
• Receives and clears Iowa One Call locate requests, dispatches on-call Utility Locator if necessary.
• Receives and dispatches emergency calls on radio.
• Drives a truck transporting material or employees.
• Removes trash from streets and right of way.
• Inputs and retrieves data from a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Performs related work as required.