Sewer Maintenance Tech: CDL-B, Storm & Sanitary

City of Des Moines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Des Moines is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform maintenance and construction of storm and sanitary sewers under immediate supervision. The role involves inspecting, cleaning and repairing sewer lines and the sewer system.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of sewer maintenance or construction experience. A valid Iowa Class B CDL with tank endorsement and the ability to pass a post-employment background check, physical examination and drug

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of sewer maintenance or construction experience required.
• Valid Iowa Class B CDL with tank endorsement and airbrakes.
• Post-employment background check, physical examination and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• 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 catchbasins 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year sewer maintenance or construction experience

Tools

Iowa Class B CDL with Tank Endorsement

Job description

City of Des Moines is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform maintenance and construction of storm and sanitary sewers under immediate supervision. The role involves inspecting, cleaning and repairing sewer lines and the sewer system.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of sewer maintenance or construction experience. A valid Iowa Class B CDL with tank endorsement and the ability to pass a post-employment background check, physical examination and drug