Maintenance Worker - Utility Operations
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Worker, Utility Technician
SALARY
$26.25 - $32.89 Hourly
$54,600.00 - $68,411.20 Annually
LOCATION
515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010, IA
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
26-6112-01
DEPARTMENT
Public Works
DIVISION
Public Works Streets
OPENING DATE
10/02/2026
CLOSING DATE
10/26/2026 12:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
FBC
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
Yes
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT AREAS
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
General InformationThe City of Ames is conducting a recruitment to establish a Civil Service eligibility list for this classification. The list will be valid for up to one year from the date of certification by the Ames Civil Service Commission and may be used to fill one or more vacancies in this classification. In addition, City of Ames Civil Service employees who have previously held Civil Service status in this classification and are interested in voluntarily demoting or laterally transferring into the current vacancy must submit their application by the deadline.
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.
BenefitsOur comprehensive benefits package can be viewed at:
City of Ames Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program:
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit: PSLF Program
- Step A (Start) - $26.25/hr
- Step C (12 mos) -$26.95/hr
- Step E (24 mos) - $27.96/hr
- Step G (48 mos) - $32.98/hr
- Utility Maintenance Division
- Skill-Based Pay Program:
The Utility Maintenance Division participates in a Skill-Based Pay Program that provides advancement opportunities based on verified proficiency, certification, and experience.
- Maintenance Worker (Utility Maintenance Division)
Basic proficiency in water distribution, wastewater collection, and GIS processes.
Required Certifications- Iowa DNR Grade I Water Distribution Operators License
- IAWEA Wastewater Collection System Operators Grade I Certific tion
- 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 Main
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