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Water Distribution Specialist

Job in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50265, USA
Listing for: Des Moines Water Works
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-25
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Two positions available.

Essential Job Functions
  • Designs and plans metering systems, electronic and pneumatic control systems, and data acquisition.
  • Installs, configures, and maintains PLC and control systems.
  • Performs installation, maintenance, modification and repair tasks associated with electronic, electrical, and electro-mechanical equipment and systems in treatment facilities.
  • Uses a computer to create/edit technical and/or administrative documentation and correspondence.
  • Leads & coordinates the installation of new equipment, staff training, and documentation and procedure.
  • Adheres to prescribed safety standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Inspects completed work for proper operation and safety.
  • Rotates on-call status to respond to emergencies or other critical incidents as directed.
  • Communicates with County staff, contract engineers, and vendors on equipment & designs for process control and data acquisition systems, including availability and applicability of components.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate’s degree or Vocational Technical Certification in Electronics Technology, Industrial Electronics or related field.
  • Three years progressively skilled and knowledgeable experience in industrial electronics maintenance and repair, preferably in a public utilities function performing installation and maintenance on process control components and automated systems
  • More than three years experience in the field may substitute for a portion of the educational requirement; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Certified Waste Water Operator Class III desirable
Supplemental Information
  • Physical Requirements &

    Working Conditions:

    Regularly required to move, life, and carry up to 50 pounds; regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including hot, cold, and humid temperatures and conditions; possible bodily injury from electrical shock, explosions, toxic or caustic chemicals; falling from high, exposed places; and moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery
  • Salary Grade: 51
  • Status:
    Non-Exempt (NE) - Employees are eligible for overtime pay
  • Schedule:

    Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.

    - 3:30 p.m.
  • Eligible for health and dental coverage, retirement plan, life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation, ten paid holidays per year, annual leave accrual after 6 months of employment, and thirteen days sick leave per year.
  • Benefits for Job Share and Temporary positions vary
  • Do you have a valid driver s license?
    • Yes
    • No
  • Do you have at least an associates degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school in electronics or a related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  • Do you have at least one year experience in maintenance and repair of instrumentation and electronic systems as found in water or waste water treatment or distribution?
    • Yes
    • No
  • Do you have at least three years experience performing maintenance, troubleshooting, repair of computer, electronic and/or radio systems?
    • Yes
    • No
  • If you answered  Yes  to the above question, was that experience in a public utilities function performing installation and maintenance on process control components, PLCs and/or other automated systems?
    • Yes
    • No
    • I didn t answer  Yes  to the above question
    • Required Question
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