PART-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER Refuse/Transfer Station

cedarfalls.com; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 37,187,000 - 45,476,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rated holidays

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

Voluntary insurance plans

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Cedar Falls Public Works is seeking a Part-time Maintenance Worker for the Refuse/Transfer Station. The role requires a 10th grade education or equivalent, and a blend of experience and training in safety practices, equipment operation, and public interaction.

The position offers part-time benefits and the potential for wage progression under union guidelines. Selected candidate must pass pre-employment screenings and maintain a valid CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of 10th grade or equivalent and a mix of experience and training.
• Knowledge of safety practices and precautions for operating mechanized equipment.
• Ability to interact positively with the public and perform duties as described.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and hand/power tools to perform maintenance tasks.
• Carry out manual labor requiring physical strength and endurance.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions for maintenance duties.

Skills

Operate equipment

Hand and power tools

Manual labor

Safety practices

Public interaction

Follow instructions

Education

Completion of 10th grade or equivalent

Job description

PART-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER Refuse/Transfer Station

Qualifications

Candidates must have completed the 10th grade, or equivalent, and have a combination of experience and training to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. These include, but are not limited to, knowledge of safety practices and precautions necessary to operate mechanized equipment; skill and ability to positively interact with the public; and the ability to: operate equipment, hand and power tools, perform manual labor requiring physical strength and endurance, complete maintenance and construction, understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions, and develop the skills necessary for the maintenance and operation of assigned equipment.

Special Requirements

Individuals must also have a valid driver's license, good driving record, be 18 years old for DOT licensing, and possess (or ability to obtain/maintain) the appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of employment is also required. The individual selected is also subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse queries, driver's license and driving record reviews, and DOT random drug and alcohol screenings. Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment background, physical, and drug screen are also required for the individual selected.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Category Public Works Status Open Salary The current pay range is $26.994 - 33.011 and the position is eligible for approved union contract and step pay increases. Part-time benefits include pro-rated holidays, vacation, voluntary dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance benefits; bereavement leave, tuition reimbursement, wellness, and retirement plans. Posted September 23, 2026 4:30 PM Closing October 9, 2026 4:30 PM