Seasonal Summer Laborer - Public Works

Position: 2026 Seasonal Summer Laborer - Public Works
Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Location : 211 SE Lorenz Dr, Ankeny
Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Job Number: 00669
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 12/10/2025
Closing Date: 2/22/2026 10:00 PM Central

Function

The City of Ankeny is accepting applications for two individuals who is interested in performing seasonal manual labor and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of streets, roadways, right-of-ways, and allied landscaped areas.
Starting wage is $18.00/hour

Hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Position begins mid-May 2026 and ends mid-August 2026. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Please complete a city employment application online located at as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor as directed including digging, cleaning, hauling and loading.
• Landscapes as directed, including planting and transplanting trees, flowers and shrubs, seeding, laying sod, fertilizing, watering and litter pick up.
• Assists in basic construction work as needed including concrete and dirt work.
• Cleans and maintains division vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Assists in division building maintenance to keep buildings and grounds clean and neat appearing.
• Occasionally makes pick up or delivery trips for equipment or supplies.

Entry Requirements and Skills

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods under adverse weather conditions, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Shall maintain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Iowa.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in field environment.
• Climbs and walks over uneven terrain.
• Performs outside work in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Operates equipment having varying degrees of noise and vibration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be sighted.
• Must be able to hear normal conversation.
• Must be able to turn both hands, and wrists above the head.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, climb, and walk, lie on a creeper and work overhead.
• May be required to stoop, walk and lift 75 pounds.
• Must be able to step up 12 to 18 inches into employer's equipment.
• Must be able to move up and down ladders and stairs.
• Must be able to remove and replace manhole covers with the aid of a lever.
• Must be able to lift, move and use a jackhammer.
• Must be insurable.
• Must keep regular and reliable attendance at work.

This position is not eligible for health benefits but may be eligible for IPERS. IPERS eligibility and participation will begin once an employee earns $1,000 or more in two consecutive quarters and will continue for the duration of employment.
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Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question