Job Information
City of West Des Moines Public Services Operation Specialist in West Des Moines, Iowa
Public Services Operation Specialist
Type: Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate: $25.83 - $36.14/hour
Posted Date: 06/13/2024 9:05 AM
Deadline to Apply: 07/07/2024
Job Details Description
DepartmentPublic Services
Benefits Click here to review a Summary of Employee Benefits
Civil Service Status
This is a Civil Service position
Regular Hours
Normal working hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. Working hours/days may vary during the construction and winter seasons. There are times when it will be necessary to work night shifts, weekends, and be on call and/or work 12-hour shifts.
Overtime and Weekend Work As Required
Tentative Start Date September 2024
Job Summary
The City of West Des Moines Public Services Department is seeking Full-Time Operations Specialists to operate light and heavy equipment and perform manual labor, semi-skilled and skilled work in the repair and maintenance of public infrastructures, and other related activities. Duties include snow removal and repairing sewers, roads, street signs, etc.
Deadline to Apply July 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Requirements Requires high school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of 6 months of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and light equipment common to general construction, maintenance and repair work; ability to obtain an Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsement within three months of employment; a good driving record; and the ability to operate equipment such as end loaders, dump trucks, snow plows, etc.
Steps to Apply
Steps to Apply:
Profile: You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.
Attachments: You are encouraged to attach a copy of your resume to your profile under the Apply For Job section.
Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses : Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.
NOTE: Commercial Driver's License (CDL):If applicable, please provide your CDL (Commercial Driver's License) information including endorsements on the Certification/License section of the online profile.
Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.).
All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616 .
Civil Service Exam A Civil Service Examination will be administered for this position. All applicants submitting all required application materials and meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in the written exam. The Top 15 applicants receiving a score of 70% or higher on the written exam will be invited to participate in the remainder of the Civil Service Examination, which will include an oral board interview and equipment knowledge test.
The written exam is tentatively scheduled for week of July 8, 2024. Oral board interviews and the equipment knowledge testing are tentatively scheduled for the week of August 19, 2024.All dates are tentative and subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Physical/Drug Test Post offer, pre-employment physical and drug test are required.
Apply Here!City of West Des Moines Online Application System
Instructions & FAQ's
You will need to complete an online profile and apply for this position online. There are Instruction Sheets under the Employment section of our City website as well as a number of topics in ourFAQ section. If after reviewing these help guides you still need additional help, please visit or contact Human Resources 515-222-3616 .
If you are currently employed with the City, please reference theInternal Instruction Sheetprior to applying. With questions, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.
Contact Information
CITY OF WEST DES MOINES
Human Resources, 1st floor, Suite 1E
4200 Mills Civic Parkway
PO Box 65320
West Des Moines, IA 50265-0320
515-222-3616 (phone)
515-273-0601 (fax)