Maintenance Worker - Streets

Overview

Maintenance Worker I – Streets

Streets & Traffic Engineering Division / Public Works Department

Job posted until filled

Permanent full-time position available

Wage: 47,507.20 – 61,172.80 (starting wage contingent upon experience)

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm

Under immediate direction, maintains, constructs and repairs City streets, sidewalks, catch basins and storm drains. Removes snow and leaves from roadways.

High school education or G.E.D. and four to six months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in street construction and maintenance or related. Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruction permit upon first day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake and tank endorsements within 6 months of hire.

Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the position.

High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT) for employees who need to obtain a required CDL is provided by the City. Employees are provided paid time to complete ELDT and to take required CDL tests. Information on how to obtain an Iowa CDL including the CDL manual and practice test are available /drivers-licenses-ids/commercial-drivers/get-cdl/commercial-learner-permits-clp.

A full job description including a listing of essential duties and responsibilities and necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is available ov.org/jobs under Job Description s.

The City of Iowa City is an eligible employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit the PSLF website for more information: student aid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-repayment-plans

It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees.