| Location | Ames, IA |
Lane Worker (Part-Time)
Salary
$22.89 Hourly
Location
515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010, IA
Job Type
Less than 20 hours/week
Job Number
26-1318-01
Department
CyRide
Opening Date
09/17/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
IUOE-BC
Residency Requirement?
Yes
Residency Requirement Areas
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/73570c0bc9664c46b5215dd829092db5
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
General Information
The City of Ames has an exciting opportunity for part-time Lane Workers to provide support to CyRide!
Lane Workers work 15 - 19 hours per week. Under general supervision, Lane Workers perform routine daily vehicle servicing work in the fueling, cleaning, visually inspecting, and minor servicing of transit vehicles; cleaning and minor maintenance of facilities and grounds; and performs related work as required.
Lane workers are eligible for a $1,000 hiring wage incentive!
Incentive is payable in three installments as follows:
1) $250 on first paycheck
2) $250 at completion of training and receipt of CDL (not permit)
3) $500 at 6 month mark
Work shifts:
Typical work weeks will include 3-4 shifts (15 - 19 hours) Monday-Thursday and a rotating weekend schedule (about one weekend a month). Shifts are scheduled at 3-6 hours each between the hours listed below:
Monday through Thursday
3:00pm and 1:30am
Friday
3:00pm and 3:30am
Saturday
6:00pm and 3:30am
Sunday
6:30pm and 12:30am
Due to the extensive training program that is available to all new CyRide employees, we request all applicants be committed to employment with CyRide for at least 12 months or longer.
In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient.
Applications submitted for this position by the application deadline may be considered for other openings in this classification for up to 1 year.
This position is an ongoing, part-time, less than 20 hours per week position that is not benefit or paid leave eligible.
This posting is open until filled.
First review of applications will take place September 28, 2026.
Examples of Essential Job Functions
Performs minor servicing of vehicles; checks fluid levels such as transmission, anti-freeze, oil, and gas or fuel; adds fluids as necessary; checks tires and belts for service needed.
Reports maintenance repairs needed, such as changing lights, mirrors, and flashers; ensures special equipment is in place such as wheelchairs and safety equipment; cleans interior and exterior of vehicles; parks and arranges buses for daily runs; completes necessary paper work concerning services performed.
Performs cleaning and minor maintenance of facilities and grounds; cleans building floors; removes snow using shovel, snow blower, or truck plow. Monitors radio and telephone as needed. Operates buses and other motor vehicles.
May be required to wash walls, change filters in roof units, and mow lawns. May also be required to perform maintenance of bus shelters including emptying garbage, removing old and installing new wood boards, refinishing wood boards, and replacing glass.
Other Job Functions: Restocks supplies; rakes lawns, paints building interior and exterior. Assists in installing new shelters; installs and replaces bus stop signs.
Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respect and dignity for one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.
Qualifications
Employment Qualifications: No record of more than two total moving violations and/or accidents in the last three years; no more than two serious accidents within the last five years; no record of operating a vehicle while under the influence (OWI); no record of revoked or suspended drivers license in last five years; no record of hit and run accidents.
Education and Experience: Successful completion of high school, HiSET or GED.
Licenses and Certificates: Ability to obtain a valid Iowa Drivers License; ability to obtain Commercial Drivers License Permit within 30 days of start date; ability to obtain Commercial Drivers License (Class A or B with passenger and airbrake endorsements) within three attempts; must maintain Commercial Drivers License (Class A or B with passenger and airbrake endorsements).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Necessary to Perform Essential Functions:
Knowledge of basic vehicle servicing and cleaning concepts and equipment; knowledge of shop safety practices.
Skill in the operation of a transit bus; skill in the operation of truck and grounds maintenance equipment; skill in the use of hand and power tools; skill in the determination of vehicle servicing needs.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to keep basic records.
Supplemental Information
Required Physical Activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, manual dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Physical Characteristics of Work: Medium work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force constantly, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 100 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
Vision Requirements: The standard for use when the work is typically within arms reach and deals with common cleaning, vehicle, and facility and grounds maintenance equipment. Reading of odometer and other numbers, and completion of related paper work required.
Environmental Conditions: Worker is exposed to both inside and outside environmental conditions, cold, noise, vibration hazards, atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system (fumes, odors, gases), and oils. May be exposed to extreme heat.
Equipment Essential to the Job: Transit buses and other department vehicles, fuel system and oil reels, broom, cleaning chemicals (window and vinyl cleaner, soaps, etc.), pressure washer, bus washer, floor sweeper, floor scrubber; snow blower, truck with snow plow, and shovel. May require use of vacuum, ladder, lawn mower, power sander, power grinder, power drills, power saws, and basic hand tools.
Other Equipment Used on the Job: Post driver.
Residency Requirement:
Within three months of completion of six-month probation period, must reside within an area bordered by the Boone and Story County lines on the north and south, State Highway 65 on the east; and on the west; County Road R27 north of Boone, and the Des Moines River south of Highway 30 to the Boone County line. Communities intersected by the borderline, and Zearing, shall be considered within the area.
Selection Process:
The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, interview, completion of a commercial and motor vehicle record check, FMCSA PSP driver search, DOT physical and drug screen and a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.
Preference may be given to applicants possessing qualifications above the minimum.
Applications submitted for this position by the application deadline may be considered for other openings in this classification for up to 1 year.
This posting is open until filled.
E-Verify Process:
The City of Ames participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with the City of Ames must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity on their first day of employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents on your first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-239-5199 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov.
NOTE: Applicants with disabilities may submit requests for ADA testing or interview accommodations to the Human Resources Department prior to the test or interview.
The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at 515-239-5199.
This classification is not eligible for benefits.
01
Have you successful completed high school, HiSET or GED?
02
This is a part-time position.
Lane Workers are expected to work 3-4 shifts per week, rotating weekends. CyRide leadership will schedule each Lane Worker into 3-6 hour blocks of time between the time windows listed below:
Monday through Thursday 3:00pm and 1:30am
Friday 3:00pm and 3:30am
Saturday 6:00pm and 3:30am
Sunday 6:30pm and 12:30am
Are you available to work 3-6 hour blocks of time, 3-4 shifts per week, rotating weekends, between the time windows listed above?
03
In follow up to Question #2. Are there any of these time windows you are not available to work?
04
Due to the extended training process for this position, we are looking for candidates dedicated to working at least 12 months.
Are you available to work at least 12 months if awarded this position?
05
Do you have a current valid US Drivers License?
06
Have you had a Drivers License in any other state(s) than Iowa, or another country in the past three years?
07
If you answered "yes", please indicate which state(s) or country.
If this is not applicable, please enter N/A
08
Do you meet the minimum requirements to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Permit within 30 days of employment and obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (A or B) (with passenger and airbrake endorsements) within 3 attempts?
For more information on DOT requirements for a CDL, please visit https://iowadot.gov/drivers-licenses-ids/commercial-drivers/get-cdl
09
Once a candidate receives a contingent offer of employment, their driving record will be reviewed during the background check investigation. The violations that may disqualify a candidate from further consideration if the offense occurred within certain time frames are listed below. The listed disqualifying factors may not be all inclusive. A history of repeated disregard for traffic regulations, public safety, and the level of offense, may also disqualify a candidate.
Please acknowledge that you are aware of the potential disqualification items listed below, and any other patterns of violation, if found in your recent history:
(a) Have more than 2 moving violations and/or minor accidents (including seatbelt violations and speeding tickets) within the last 3 years.
(b) Have more than 2 serious accidents (including "hit and run") within the last 5 years.
(c) Have had an Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of any controlled substance conviction.
(d) Have or had a suspended or revoked license in ANY state within the last 5 years.
(e) Have more than 2 moving violations and/or minor accidents (including seatbelt violations and speeding tickets) within the last 3 years.
(f) Have more than 2 serious accidents (including "hit and runs") within the last 5 years.
10
Within three months of completion of six-month probation period, the employee must reside, during time of employment, within an area bordered by the Boone and Story County lines on the north and south, State Highway 65 on the east; and on the west; County Road R27 north of Boone, and the Des Moines River south of Highway 30 to the Boone County line. Communities intersected by the borderline, and Zearing, shall be considered within the area.
(Student housing within this area would meet this criteria)
Is this acceptable?
11
This job requires performing general cleaning and maintenance work in an outdoor and garage setting. Describe your experience working in uncomfortable circumstances due to weather, surroundings, or job duties.
12
Have you tested positive, or refused a test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer for a safety sensitive transportation position covered by DOT agency drug and alcohol testing rules during the past three years?
13
Please list all employers within the last 10 years in which you have operated a commercial motor vehicle. Include the employers name, address, start/end date of employment, and the reason for leaving.
If this is not applicable, please enter N/A.
Required Question
Employer City of Ames
Address 515 Clark Ave
Ames, Iowa, 50010
Phone 515-239-5199
Website http://www.cityofames.org/jobs