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Public Works Assistant

City of Des Moines

Des Moines, IAFull-time$31.87–33.22/hrTracked todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Compensation
$31.87–33.22/hr
Location
Des Moines, IA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid State Of Iowa Driver’s License

Job overview

Under general supervision, the Public Works Assistant performs responsible work related to protecting, maintaining, and securing City facilities, including placing traffic safety devices, patrolling buildings and grounds, and responding to public safety concerns.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CMMSTruck DrivingCustomer ServiceData EntryPublic Safety

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDOne Year of General Labor or Basic Office or Administrative ExperienceValid State of Iowa Driver’s LicensePass Background Check, Physical Examination and Drug Screen

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Public Works Assistant

Salary

$31.87 - $33.22 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

3911-08-2026

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/7/2026 4:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

CIPEC

Occupational Group

Civil Service

Location of Vacancy

Public Works

Recruitment

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Selection Method

An education and experience review will be completed on all qualified applicants. Those applicants deemed most qualified based on the education and experience rating will be considered for certification to an eligibility list for appointment. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to the closing date.

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General Statement of Duties

Under general supervision, performs various responsible work related to the protection, maintenance, and security of City facilities. Responsibilities include placing traffic safety devices, patrolling Public Works buildings and grounds to identify hazards or unauthorized activity, and responding directly to public safety concerns.

Work Assignment: Shifts could include days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Click here to review the full job description : Class Specifications | Public Works Assistant | Class Spec Details (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desmoines/classspecs/68074?keywords=public%20Works%20assist&pagetype=classSpecifications)

Acceptable Experience and Training

  • Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and

  • One (1) year of experience in general labor or basic office or administrative experience.

Required Special Qualifications

  • Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination and drug screen.

  • Possession of a valid State of Iowa Driver’s license.

NOTE: If you possess an out-of-state license, you must submit a certified driving record by the application deadline. These records must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the application deadline. You may submit them electronically to [email protected], by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 by the application deadline date.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

  • Patrols buildings and grounds to check on safety hazards or trespassers.

  • Received and responds to telephone calls by providing information or routing inquiries and complaints to the appropriate departments.

  • Places barricades and blinkers at traffic hazards.

  • Receives and clears Iowa One Call locate requests, dispatches on-call Utility Locator if necessary.

  • Receives and dispatches emergency calls on radio.

  • Drives a truck transporting material or employees.

  • Removes trash from streets and right of way.

  • Inputs and retrieves data from a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

  • Performs related work as required.

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