Distinguishing Features of the Class Upon immediate supervision, to perform maintenance and construction of roads and other City facilities. This role involves performing a variety of tasks to ensure roadways, sidewalks and drainage systems are safe, functional and well-maintained. Acceptable Experience and Training
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
- One (1) year experience in road or other construction work.
Required Special Qualifications
- Possession of a valid Iowa Class B CDL with tank endorsement and allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes.
- Candidates for positions in this class must pass a pre-employment background check, physical examination and drug screen.
Please Note: If you possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of certified driving record is required. All records should be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to
[email protected], by fax to 515-###-####, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
- Breaks, tamps and finishes bituminous asphalt material to provide an even thickness;
- Runs a small roller over asphalt patches and applies proper heat and pressure to obtain a smooth surface;
- Assists in a variety of construction tasks and operates simple pneumatic tools and air hammers;
- Spreads and tamps gravel properly to ensure road surfaces are safe and functional;
- Loads and unloads trucks by hand or by operating equipment;
- Removes snow from streets and sidewalks using public works vehicles;
- Applies salt, anti-icing and de-icing chemicals to roads;
- Patches, repairs and seals holes in streets with hot asphalt;
- Trims brush cleared from right of way;
- Assists in digging and resetting manhole covers;
- Operates dump trucks and similar equipment;
- Performs related work as required.
Click here for Benefit Summary 01 I acknowledge that my responses to the following supplemental questions must be clear and thorough to obtain credit. Responses such as see attached resume, see application, etc. are not acceptable.
02 Do you have a valid Iowa Class B CDL with tank endorsement and allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes? 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.
03 Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
04 Describe your full-time (i.e. 40 hours per week) work experience in construction work including where this experience was obtained and duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate N/A. 05 Describe your full-time (i.e. 40 hours per week) work experience in road or street construction work including where this experience was obtained and duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate N/A. Required Question Agency City of Des Moines Address 1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy Room 213 Des Moines, Iowa, 50317 Phone (515) ###-#### Website