Maintenance Worker - Utility Operations

City of Ames•50010, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs manual labor including heavy maintenance and construction work involving semi-skilled tasks; performs related work as required supporting the construction, maintenance, and repair of City infrastructure and utilities. Employees operate tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment to maintain safe, functional, and efficient public facilities and systems. Duties vary by division assignment (Streets or Utility Maintenance for this recruitment) but share a commitment to safety, teamwork, and public service. In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient.

Requirements

High School graduation, G.E.D. or HiSet
Two years of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work; or an equivalent combination of experience and training
Must possess a valid type A Commercial Driver's License, or must obtain any required endorsements, including a type a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), within 6 months of appointment.
Knowledge of the types and uses of common hand tools, materials, and equipment used in general construction, maintenance, and repair work
Knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized construction and maintenance equipment
Skill in the use of tools, machinery, motorized vehicles, and other items common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work
Skill in the use of measurement and diagnostic equipment common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work
Ability to lead a small crew of workers
Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions
Ability to understand and carry out specific verbal or written instructions
Ability operate motorized vehicles and other motorized equipment
Ability to calculate or estimate the amounts of materials needed
Ability to effectively communicate with others
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens or public service organizations, supervisors, co-workers, other city employees, and vendors
Ability to present positive attitude to residents, co-workers and contractors

Nice To Haves

Iowa DNR Grade I Water Distribution Operator’s License
IAWEA Wastewater Collection System Operator’s Grade I Certification
ESRI GIS Fundamentals Foundation (2024 or later)
Class A CDL with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsements
Minimum of two years as a Maintenance Worker, including one year in the Utility Maintenance Division.
Advanced proficiency in water distribution, wastewater collection, and GIS database management using ArcGIS Pro.
Iowa DNR Grade II Water Distribution Operator’s License
IAWEA Wastewater Collection System Operator’s Grade II Certification
Completion of an approved advanced course (Sacramento State Water Distribution O&M, NASSCO PACP Certification, or ESRI ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2025).
Minimum of four years as a Maintenance Worker (two within the Utility Maintenance Division), or two years as a Utility Maintenance Technician I.
Minimum of two years as a Maintenance Worker, including one year in the Utility Maintenance Division.
Minimum of four years as a Maintenance Worker (two within the Utility Maintenance Division), or two years as a Utility Maintenance Technician I.

Responsibilities

Drives and operates trucks, tractors, and other motorized equipment with various attachments
Performs installation, maintenance, and repair work on various sizes of pipes and conduits
Repairs or replaces utility access covers and/or rings
Fabricates special equipment for maintenance or construction projects
Operates and climbs ladders used in maintenance and construction activities
Trims, plants, or removes trees
May act as a lead worker for a crew of workers
Sets and resets posts
Calculates or estimates amounts of materials needed for projects
Reads and interprets various types of meters and measuring devices
Makes mechanical and non-mechanical repairs to equipment
Performs construction work using a variety of materials
Performs a variety of grounds, facilities, and other general maintenance activities
Loads and unloads a variety of materials manually or using lifting equipment
Performs snow removal using a variety of equipment
Collects and disposes of refuse
Performs all duties in a manner consistent with proper safety policies and procedures
Reads and interprets blueprints, technical manuals, construction drawings and MSDS sheets
Maintains records related to equipment and materials usage and other job activities
Digs and backfills trenches
Fabricates and installs signs
Maintains equipment and materials inventories
May routinely operate street sweeper