Sewer Maintenance Worker

Under immediate supervision, to perform maintenance and construction of storm and sanitary sewers. This role involves inspecting, cleaning and repairing sewer lines and the sewer system.

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• One (1) year experience in sewer maintenance or construction work.

• 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 post-employment offer 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 human resources, by fax to , or by mail to 1200 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 by the Final date to receive applications date.

• Uses rods, slabs, nozzles, rotating cutters and other devices to remove clogs and obstructions from sewer lines;
• Flushes sewers using high-pressure hoses;
• Assists with installation of new sewer lines or system upgrades by digging trenches, laying pipes and installing new sanitary and storm sewer lines;
• Backfills gaps around pipe, manholes and inlets;
• Tamps fill to create a solid, even surface;
• Breaks in sewer lines;
• Caulks joints with cement, corktight, hocum, rubber gaskets, etc;
• Assists in constructing concrete forms for concrete manholes and spillways;
• Cleans catch basins using an adapter;
• Cleans culverts, drains and ditches;
• Operates air hammers, pumps, compressors and similar equipment;
• Builds, repairs and maintains fences;
• Removes snow from streets and sidewalks using public works vehicles;
• Applies salt, anti-icing and de-icing chemicals to roads;
• Operates dump trucks and similar equipment;
• Performs related work as required.