Seasonal Workers

4 weeks ago

Altoona, United States City of Altoona Full time
Position Overview: The City of Altoona has multiple opportunities in the Parks, Streets and Utilities departments for the Summer of 2024. These are seasonal positions that will work Monday through Friday from 7:30am until 4:00pm. The hourly wage for these seasonal positions is $15.00 per hour.

Day to Day Job Functions:

Parks Department:
  • Maintain landscaping in order to beautify parks.
  • Mow and trim parks and other city facilities.
  • Assist and perform janitorial duties in park facilities.

Streets Department:
  • Operate safely the maintenance and construction equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, dump trucks, tractors, loaders, backhoes, mowers, saws, welders, drill press, and other equipment as needed.
  • Load and unloads heavy objects, materials and supplies as needed.
  • Perform cement flat work, labor and finishing detail for various roadway, sidewalk and public works projects.

Utilities:
  • Assist other personal as directed in the operation, maintenance, and repairs of the Municipal Utilities facilities, water distribution system, and sewer collection system.
  • Record readings from meters, gauges, lab data, and related controls and equipment to maintain proper pumping rates, flows, and treatment processes.
  • Complete routine maintenance and minor repairs of storm sewers, water mains, sanitary sewers, water treatment plants, waste water lift stations, pump stations, vehicles and equipment, including general cleaning, etc.

Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Must possess a valid Iowa Driver's License and meet the requirements of the City's motor vehicle policy.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
  • Position requires outdoor work where heat, cold, precipitation, and the results of weather and nature may be encountered.
  • During summer months outside temperatures can be over 100 degrees for entire scheduled workday.
  • During different job duties the noise inside or outside can become very loud
  • May be exposed daily to odors, dusts and gasses that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed.
  • Position requires travel within and outside of the City which imposes common travel hazards.
  • There is no residency requirement for this position.

The successful applicant will be required to pass a medical exam including a drug and alcohol screen and complete background check prior to beginning work.

The City of Altoona is located in Polk County, Iowa about five miles from Des Moines. Altoona hosts beautiful recreational trails, parks, an abundance of shopping and restaurant opportunities, and our entertainment is renown.

They City of Altoona is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.

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