Public Works Operations Specialist
Job in
Clive, Polk County, Iowa, 50325, USA
Listed on 2026-06-12
Listing for:
City of Clive, IA
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-06-12
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
General Labor, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location : Clive Public Works Building, IA
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 00380
Department: Public Works
Division: Operations
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
JOB SUMMARY
Performs manual labor and semi-skilled to skilled work often involving the operation of light-to-heavy-duty construction and maintenance equipment. Work involves maintaining, repairing, and constructing City infrastructure, including streets, stormwater systems, traffic control devices, and public grounds.
Each employee is expected to respect others, be customer-driven, present a positive attitude, function as part of a team, act with honesty and integrity, be innovative and creative, communicate effectively, deal courteously with customers and co-workers, and maintain effective working relationships with others.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Examples of
Essential Job Functions:
- Drives and operates trucks, tractors, and other motorized equipment with various attachments.
- Performs installation, maintenance, and repair work on various sizes of pipes, conduits, valves, hydrants, and other water distribution components.
- Maintains and repairs streets and right-of-ways, including patching, paving, curb and sidewalk replacement, joint and crack sealing, and debris removal.
- Performs snow removal and ice control using a variety of equipment and chemical applications.
- Participates in tree and brush pruning, mowing, landscaping, and right-of-way maintenance.
- Constructs, repairs, and cleans intakes, grates, storm sewers, and other drainage facilities; performs jetting/vacuum cleaning and CCTV inspection of wastewater and stormwater collection systems.
- Installs and maintains traffic signal systems, fiber optic systems, and traffic control devices; paints pavement markings; maintains work zone safety setups.
- Maintains, fabricates, repairs, and replaces street signs, posts, and traffic control devices, maintaining related inventories.
- Performs mechanical and non-mechanical repairs on equipment, including welding, sandblasting, and painting.
- Cleans tools and equipment after use and stores them properly.
- Reads and interprets blueprints, technical manuals, construction drawings, and Safety Data Sheets.
- Collects and disposes of refuse along rights-of-way, parks, or City-owned buildings.
- Maintains records related to equipment, materials usage, and other job activities.
- Assists the public by responding to inquiries and complaints and taking appropriate action.
- Provides assistance and support in City emergencies.
- Attends required safety and technical training.
- Regular attendance is essential to this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair methods, materials, and tools.
- Skill in operating construction and maintenance equipment.
- Knowledge of safety precautions for working around mechanized equipment and in public rights-of-way.
- Ability to calculate or estimate materials needed for projects.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maps, and technical documents.
- Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with others.
- Ability to lead small crews, perform strenuous physical labor under varying weather conditions, and maintain positive working relationships.
- Ability to perform all duties safely and in accordance with established policies and training.
Required
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET).
Preferred Experience:
One year operating light or medium construction equipment.
Preferred
Certifications:
Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License.
Licensing and Other Requirements:
- Must possess or obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with air brakes and any required endorsements within six months of appointment.
- Must maintain a good driving record for the past three years.
- Must establish residency within a 30-mile radius of City Hall (1900 NW 114th Street, Clive) within three months of employment.
- Must be generally available for off-hour emergencies, snow duty, and work assignments.
Required Physical
Activities:
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