Wastewater Facility Operations & Maintenance Helper

Wastewater Facility Operations & Maintenance Helper

Salary

$27.90 - $33.22 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

2212-10-2026

Department

Wastewater Reclamation Authority

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/19/2026 4:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

CIPEC

Occupational Group

Civil Service

Location of Vacancy

Wastewater Reclamation Facility

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.

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General Statement of Duties

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled work to assist in the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Reclamation Authoritys buildings, structures, and assets. The work is performed under the supervision of an assigned supervisor. The nature of the work performed requires that employees in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees and the public.

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Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; and
• Considerable semi-skilled labor experience in repair and maintenance of stationary equipment at a water, wastewater, or manufacturing facility.

Required Special Qualifications

• Possession of a valid State of Iowa drivers license.
• Possession of a State of Iowa Grade I Wastewater Operator license within two (2) years of appointment. Failure to attain and maintain required licenses will result in termination of employment.
• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination and drug screen.

NOTE: If you possess an out-of-state license, you must submit a certified driving record by the application deadline. Failure to submit all required documentation may cause application disqualification.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Assists in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant facility, as assigned.
• Assists designated staff as needed with the general greasing and lubrication duties on stationary equipment.
• Observes meters and gages and, under direction, makes adjustments to equipment.
• Assists designated staff as needed with recording data concerning operating hours, temperatures, pressures and fuel consumption and maintaining operating logs utilizing paper forms and personal computers.
• Maintains general cleanliness of WRF/WRA facilities; structures, buildings and assets.
• Cleans tanks, structures or equipment using confined space entry procedures.
• Assists designated staff as needed with performing routine minor corrective and preventative maintenance and repairs to WRF/WRA structures, buildings and assets.
• Trims and mows grass and performs other general grounds maintenance using hand tools and motor driven equipment.
• Participates in snow removal activities from sidewalks, walkways, and paved areas within the facility using hand tools and motor driven equipment.
• Operates equipment including: a walk behind skid loader, forklift, WRA vehicle, and other equipment of a similar nature.
• Performs custodial work and gate keeping duties.
• Assists designated staff as needed with sand blasting or sponge blasting equipment in preparation for painting.
• Assists with painting of process equipment and buildings.
• Performs duties of similar nature or level as assigned.
• Observes all required safe work practices and behaviors.

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01

I understand that such responses as "see resume", "see application", etc. to the following supplemental questions are not acceptable. Responses must be thorough, clear and concise to receive credit.

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02

If you possess an out-of-state license, you must submit a certified driving record by the application deadline. Failure to submit all required documentation may cause application disqualification. Please mark "Yes" showing your understanding.

• Yes
• No

03

I understand that I must obtain a Grade I Iowa Wastewater Operator License within two (2) years of appointment. Failure to meet the above noted qualifications will result in termination.

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you lived or physically worked outside of Iowa at any time during the past seven (7) years?

• Yes
• No

06

Describe any experience you have involving the repair and maintenance of stationary equipment at a water, wastewater, or manufacturing facility including where this experience was obtained and the duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

07

Describe any experience you have in general maintenance of a facility including where this experience was obtained and the duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

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Employer City of Des Moines

Address 1200 Locust St.

Des Moines, Iowa, 50309

Phone (515) 283-4213

Website http://www.dsm.city