Part-Time Maintenance Worker (Refuse)

The City of Cedar Falls Operations and Maintenance Division has an opening for a year-round (up to 29 hrs/wk) Maintenance Worker with primary assignment to the Refuse Section but utilized throughout the Division as needed. Typical hours range from 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. and an occasional Saturday. The current pay range is $24.233 - $29.854 and the position is eligible for union contract and step pay increases, and PT benefits including pro-rated holidays and vacation, tuition reimbursement, wellness, and retirement plans. This position includes a variety of general maintenance and construction duties including the operation of automated and semi-automated refuse collection, recycling, Transfer Station, street, and water reclamation equipment such as dump trucks, snowplows, end loaders, skid steer loaders, and other Public Works equipment for related duties. Candidates must have completed the 10th grade, or equivalent, and a combination of experience and training providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: positive interaction with the public; operation of hand and power tools, and equipment; safety practices and precautions necessary to operate mechanized equipment; perform manual labor requiring physical strength and endurance to perform 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. Candidates must also have: a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and possession of (or ability to obtain and maintain) the appropriate Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 3 months of employment. Position is subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse queries, driver’s license and driving record reviews, and DOT random drug and alcohol screenings. Upon a conditional offer of employment, a background and physical exam including lifting assessment and drug screen will be required. For consideration, complete an employment application from www.cedarfalls.com/jobs and submit to jobs@cedarfalls.com or from Cedar Falls City Hall and mail/deliver to: City of Cedar Falls, Finance & Business Operations Dept, Attn: PT Maintenance Worker, 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. Proof of education, relevant certifications, licensures, etc. are encouraged at the time of application and requested before interviews. Posting will remain open until positions are filled. Equal Opportunity Employer