Sewer Maintenance Worker

City of Des Moines, IA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Des Moines is seeking a maintenance worker for storm and sanitary sewers under close supervision. The role focuses on inspecting, cleaning and repairing sewer lines and the sewer system in the city.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, one year of sewer maintenance or construction experience, and a valid Iowa Class B CDL with tank endorsement and airbrakes. Background checks, medical exam and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year experience in sewer maintenance or construction work.
• Must possess Iowa Class B CDL with tank endorsement and airbrakes.
• Candidates must pass background check, physical exam and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean and repair sewer lines and the sewer system.
• Use rods, nozzles and high-pressure hoses to remove clogs and flush sewers.
• Assist with installing new sewer lines and system upgrades.
• Backfill around pipes, manholes and inlets; tamp fill.
• Operate equipment such as air hammers, pumps and compressors.
• Clear catchbasins, culverts, drains and ditches.
• Maintain fences and clean streets as needed.
• Apply de-icing chemicals and manage snow removal.

Skills

Sewer maintenance

Construction experience

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Iowa Class B CDL with tank endorsement

Airbrakes

Job description

Under immediate supervision, to perform maintenance and construction of storm and sanitary sewers. This role involves inspecting, cleaning and repairing sewer lines and the sewer system.

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• One (1) year experience in sewer maintenance or construction work.

• Possession of a valid Iowa Class B CDL with tank endorsement and allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes.
• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination and drug screen.

Please Note:

If you possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of certified driving record is required. All records should be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to [e-mail], by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 by the application deadline date.

• 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.