Equipment Operator - Civil Service List Creation - Sewer Maintenance

City Of Ottumwa • Ottumwa, IA

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About The Position

The City of Ottumwa is hiring an Equipment Operator for Sewer Maintenance. This full-time position operates a variety of equipment used in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City infrastructure. The role also involves semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work. Public Works Equipment Operators may be required to operate snow equipment during weather events, which may require overtime on nights and weekends as needed.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and one year of heavy equipment operation experience in the construction industry. A valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License is required; applicants who do not currently hold one must obtain it within six months of employment, depending on training-program availability. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted for testing. The application deadline is 12:59 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• One year of experience operating heavy equipment in the construction industry.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License, or obtain one within six months of employment if a training program is available.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing specialized maintenance and construction equipment.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and safety data sheets.
• Knowledge of air-monitoring equipment and ability to detect potential hazards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City infrastructure.
• Perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work.
• Operate snow equipment during weather events as required; this may involve overtime on nights and weekends.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off, with accrual beginning immediately.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, eligible the first of the month after hire.
• Health and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Yearly free health screenings.
• Life insurance.
• IPERS retirement; the City contributes 9.44%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED