PART-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER Refuse/Transfer Station

The City of Cedar Falls Operations and Maintenance Division is accepting application materials for a year-round (up to 29 hrs./wk.) Maintenance Worker with primary assignment to the Refuse Section but will be utilized throughout the Division as needed. Typical hours will range from 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. with an occasional Saturday. The current pay range is $26.994 - 33.011 and the position is eligible for approved union contract and step pay increases. Part-time benefits include pro-rated holidays, vacation, voluntary dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance benefits; bereavement leave, 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. 

Individuals must also have a valid drivers license, good driving record, be 18 years old for DOT licensing, and possess (or ability to obtain/maintain) the appropriate Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within six months of employment is also required. The individual selected is also subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse queries, drivers license and driving record reviews, and DOT random drug and alcohol screenings. Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment background, physical, and drug screen are also required for the individual selected.

For consideration, CLICK APPLY NOW (preferred) OR print and complete an application from our website and provide to Cedar Falls City Hall by mailing or delivering 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. are also encouraged at the time of application. Deadline for materials is Friday, October 9th at 4:30 p.m.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary/Compensation: $26.99 - $33.01 per hour