Public Works Assistant

Public Works Assistant

Salary

$31.87 - $33.22 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

3911-08-2026

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/7/2026 4:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

CIPEC

Occupational Group

Civil Service

Location of Vacancy

Public Works

Recruitment

Entrance

Selection Method

An education and experience review will be completed on all qualified applicants. Those applicants deemed most qualified based on the education and experience rating will be considered for certification to an eligibility list for appointment. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to the closing date.

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General Statement of Duties

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: Shifts could include days, evenings, nights and weekends.

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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 license, you must submit a certified driving record by the application deadline. These records must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the application deadline. You may submit them electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 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.

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01

I understand that this position involves working various shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Please mark "Yes" to show your understanding of the position.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or possess a GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Describe your work experience in a call center or experience receiving and dispatching emergency information to others including where this experience was obtained and the duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

04

Describe your work experience in a building security and custodial duties including where this experience was obtained and the duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

05

Describe your work experience in a public works operations such as, streets, sewers or sanitation including where this experience was obtained and the duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

06

Describe your work related computer experience in the below areas including where this experience was obtained and the duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

A. Excel

B. Word

C. Access

D. Power Point

Required Question

Employer City of Des Moines

Address 1200 Locust St.

Des Moines, Iowa, 50309

Phone (515) 283-4213

Website http://www.dsm.city