Public Works Department – Job Opening

City of Lowden; Iowa; On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 60 days

Job summary

The City of Lowden is seeking a full-time, 40-hour per week Public Works employee to operate and maintain water/sewer systems, perform street and grounds work, and handle recycling duties in a small-town setting. Applicants must be a high school graduate; a CDL with air brake endorsement is required or obtainable within 30 days.

Certification in Iowa water and wastewater is preferred, with timelines to attain Water/Wastewater II as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CDL with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Grade I Iowa water/wastewater certification preferred; obtain within 2 years; Wastewater II within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Water/sewer system operations.
• Garbage/recycling/leaf pickup (lifting required).
• Street and road maintenance.
• Building and ground duties.

Skills

CDL with air brake endorsement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Grade I water/wastewater certification (preferred)

Job description

The City of Lowden Public Works Position

The City of Lowden, population 807, is seeking a full-time, 40-hour per week public works employee. Health insurance benefits are available after 60 days of employment.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• A current CDL with air brake endorsement is required, or the ability to obtain one within the first 30 days of employment.
• Grade I - State of Iowa certification in water and wastewater treatment is preferred. Must be able to obtain certification within two years of hire and wastewater II certification after three years of hire.
• Must be flexible to complete weekend water checks every other weekend and rotating holiday checks.
• Must be available to work non-traditional hours during city needs or emergencies.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Water/sewer system operations
• Garbage/recycling/leaf pickup (lifting required)
• Street and road maintenance
• Building and ground duties
• Other restrictions may apply.

Compensation and Application:

• Salary is based on qualifications.
• Background, drug, and alcohol testing will be performed prior to employment.
• For additional questions, please call 563-941-7705.
• Interested candidates must apply no later than 08/01/2025.

The City of Lowden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetics, and protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.