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Salary: $16.00 HourlyLocation : Grimes, IAJob Type: SeasonalJob Number: 202400042Department: Public WorksDivision: Public Works - Part-TimeOpening Date: 04/07/2026Closing Date: 5/7/2026 11:59 PM CentralJob Summary Under the general supervision of the Field Operations Superintendent and/or Utilities and ROW Superintendent, operates a variety of light and medium-duty equipment for the maintenance, operation and construction activities related to public works infrastructure or delivery of services. Will also perform heavy manual labor when required. Will utilize additional skills in construction and maintenance. Essential Duties Maintains and repairs roadways, rights-of-way, sidewalks and other structures to sustain the public works infrastructure.Operates various vehicles and equipment such as: mowers, tractors, power tools and hand tools.Performs heavy manual labor to repair concrete and asphalt pavement, remove trees, dig trenches and post holes, load dirt and construction material, backfill ditches or holes, and other activities as required.Performs minor mechanical and maintenance service to assigned public works vehicles. Performs and documents daily equipment inspections in accordance with department policy.Inspects and maintains traffic control signs and pavement markings.Inspects, cleans and repairs storm and sanitary sewer structures, levees and drainage ways.Assures that the City's missions, goals and objectives are fully initiated and supported.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Education/ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED. General experience in the operation and maintenance of light and medium construction and maintenance equipment or additional skills, training or education.Licenses/CertificationsValid Iowa driver's license.Knowledge and SkillsGeneral knowledge of tools and equipment including heavy, hand/power and electronic. Snow removal training programs, concrete, street repair, and leadership certifications are preferred.High level of ability with construction equipment, concrete finishing, curb construction, and equipment maintenance Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Heavy work, exerting up to 100lbs of force occasionally, up to 50lbs of force frequently, up to 20lbs of force constantly to move objects.Stand or sit, walk, use hands/fingers, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, push/pull, reach and repetitive motion.