Plant Field Worker

Plant Field Worker

Salary

$31.87 - $38.04 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

3820-07-2026

Department

Wastewater Reclamation Authority

Division

WR800807 - WRF Plant Field Services

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 4:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

CIPEC

Occupational Group

Civil Service

Location of Vacancy

Wastewater Reclamation Facility

Recruitment

Entrance

Selection Method

Education & Experience Rating: Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be evaluated and scored based on demonstrated experience and education. Driving Record Check: Driving records of qualified applicants will be reviewed. Applicants not meeting City driving standards will be eliminated from employment consideration. Those applicants deemed most qualified based on the education and experience rating and review of Driving Record, will be considered for certification to an eligibility list for appointment. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942, by the application deadline date.

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General Statement of Duties

Under general supervision, drives and operates a variety of motorized and/or construction equipment such as end loaders, back hoes, tandem axle trucks, terregators, etc. to perform material preparation and processing activities during the land application season and assists in snow removal, lawn maintenance and/or basic plant operation duties as required.

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Acceptable Experience and Training

• Possession of a high school diploma; and
• One (1) year of specialized/technical training; and
• One (1) or more years of previous experience in the operation of motorized and/or construction field equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Required Special Qualifications

• Possession of a valid State of Iowa class A commercial drivers license (CDL) with tank endorsement and allowing the operation of vehicles with air brakes is required.

Please Note: If possess an out-of-state Drivers License, you are required to submit certified driving records. These records must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the application deadline. You may submit them electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 by the application deadline date.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Drives single axle, tandem axle, semi and other types of trucks to haul materials to appropriate locations.
• Loads and operates equipment such as semi, terregator, end loader, wildcat aerating machine, backhoe, etc. to prepare and/or process various materials according to weight distribution regulations and other safety guidelines; operation may include appropriately setting controls to activate and regulate the processing of materials according to established guidelines.
• Operates N-Viro sludge processor to mix various dusts [polymers] into soil for application to fields.
• Performs routine cleaning, preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Plows, loads and hauls snow to assist in snow removal efforts.
• Maintains records of mileage and maintenance service according to established procedures.
• Assists in general maintenance of grounds by trimming shrubbery, mowing grass, repairing fences, removing trash and debris, etc.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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01

Do you currently possess a valid Class A commercial drivers license with tank endorsement and allowing the operation of vehicles with air brakes?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you certified as a license pesticide applicator? If "Yes", verification of your certificate is required by the application deadline. Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 by the application deadline date.

• I understand a copy of my certification is required by the application deadline and I have attached this to my application.
• I understand a copy of my certification is required by the application deadline and I have requested a copy. I further understand that it is my responsibility to make sure the transcripts are received by the application deadline.
• I am not certified.

03

Describe any experience you have operating motorized and/or construction field equipment, including years of experience and where this experience was obtained. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

04

Describe any experience you have maintaining equipment, including years of experience and where this experience was obtained. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

05

Describe any experience you have performing snow removal, including years of experience and where this experience was obtained. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

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Employer City of Des Moines

Address 1200 Locust St.

Des Moines, Iowa, 50309

Phone (515) 283-4213

Website http://www.dsm.city