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City of Des Moines Sewer Maintenance Worker in Des Moines, Iowa
Sewer Maintenance Worker
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Sewer Maintenance Worker
Salary
$30.19 - $31.46 Hourly
Location
Des Moines, IA
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
3946-09-2024
Department
Public Works
Division
PW247463 - PW Sewer Televising
Opening Date
09/19/2024
Closing Date
10/4/2024 4:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
CIPEC
Occupational Group
Civil Service
Location of Vacancy
Public Works
Recruitment
Entrance
Selection Method
Education & Experience Rating: Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be evaluated based on demonstrated experience and education. Driving Record Check: Driving records of qualified applicants will be reviewed. Applicants not meeting City driving standards will be eliminated from employment consideration. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942, by the application deadline date.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Under immediate supervision, to perform maintenance and construction of storm and sanitary sewers. This role involves inspecting, cleaning and repairing sewer lines and the sewer system.
Acceptable Experience and Training
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
One (1) year experience in sewer maintenance or 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)
Uses rods, slabs, nozzles, rotating cutters and other devices to remove clogs and obstructions from sewer lines;
Flushes sewers using high-pressure hoses;
Assists with installation of new sewer lines or system upgrades by digging trenches, laying pipes and installing new sanitary and storm sewer lines;
Backfills gaps around pipe, manholes and inlets;
Tamps fill to create a solid, even surface;
Breaks in sewer lines;
Caulks joints with cement, corktight, hocum, rubber gaskets, etc;
Assists in constructing concrete forms for concrete manholes and spillways;
Cleans catchbasins using an adapter;
Cleans culverts, drains and ditches;
Operates air hammers, pumps, compressors and similar equipment;
Builds, repairs and maintains fences;
Removes snow from streets and sidewalks using public works vehicles;
Applies salt, anti-icing and de-icing chemicals to roads;
Operates dump trucks and similar equipment;
Performs related work as required.