PT Maintenance Worker (Refuse/Transfer Station)

The City of Cedar Falls Operations and Maintenance Division has an opening for 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 will 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 part-time 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 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. Candidates must also have: a valid driver’s license, good driving record, be 18 years old for DOT licensing, and possess (or ability to obtain and maintain) the appropriate Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 6 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 relevant certifications, licensures, etc. is encouraged at the time of application. This posting will remain open until the position is filled. Equal Opportunity Employer