Street Maintenance Worker

  • City of Des Moines, Iowa
  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Sep 21, 2024
Full Time Building Maintenance
  • Salary: $30.19 - $31.46 Hourly USD

Job Description

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Upon immediate supervision, to perform maintenance and construction of roads and other City facilities. This role involves performing a variety of tasks to ensure roadways, sidewalks and drainage systems are safe, functional and well-maintained.

Acceptable Experience and Training

  • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
  • One (1) year experience in road or other construction work.


Required Special Qualifications

  • Possession of a valid Iowa Class B CDL with tank endorsement and allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes.
  • Candidates for positions in this class must pass a pre-employment background check, physical examination and drug screen.

Please Note: If you possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of certified driving record is required. All records should be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

  • Breaks, tamps and finishes bituminous asphalt material to provide an even thickness;
  • Runs a small roller over asphalt patches and applies proper heat and pressure to obtain a smooth surface;
  • Assists in a variety of construction tasks and operates simple pneumatic tools and air hammers;
  • Spreads and tamps gravel properly to ensure road surfaces are safe and functional;
  • Loads and unloads trucks by hand or by operating equipment;
  • Removes snow from streets and sidewalks using public works vehicles;
  • Applies salt, anti-icing and de-icing chemicals to roads;
  • Patches, repairs and seals holes in streets with hot asphalt;
  • Trims brush cleared from right of way;
  • Assists in digging and resetting manhole covers;
  • Operates dump trucks and similar equipment;
  • Performs related work as required.


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Closing Date/Time: 10/4/2024 4:00 PM Central

Job Address

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