7 Month Laborer - Traffic Division

City of Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa United States  View Map
Posted: Jan 17, 2025
  • Salary: $28.18 Hourly USD
  • Full Time
  • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Transportation or Transit
  • Job Description

    Distinguishing Features of the Class

    Under immediate supervision, to perform routine manual labor related to construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
    Performs laboring work involving construction, maintenance and repair activities within the Engineering- Traffic and Transportation Division. This position will a ssist with installation, maintenance and repair of traffic control signs, street name signs, informational and warning signs. In addition, they will assist with the layout and application of pavement marking.

    This position is a full-time (40 hours per week), seasonal 7-month assignment working April to November . Some work assignments may include working overtime, weekends and holidays.

    Acceptable Experience and Training

    • Must be at least 18 years of age.
    • Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.


    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 Iowa driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility is preferred.
      • Submission of your Motor Vehicle Record with your application is required 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.


    This positions receives only mandatory benefits.

    Closing Date/Time: 2/17/2025 4:00 PM Central
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Des Moines
    • City of Des Moines

    Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa.  Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.

    Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.

     

     

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