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Accepting applications for:
Maintenance Worker III – Water Distribution
Water Division
Public Works Department
Application deadline: Monday, May 19, 2025
Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online
Permanent full-time position available
Wage: $59,716.80 - $76,460.80 (starting wage contingent upon experience)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
Job summary:
Under general direction, inspects, maintains and repairs the City's water distribution system. Operates heavy
equipment and serves as group leader in performing general and emergency construction, maintenance and repair
of water mains and related facilities. Performs location of underground water and fiber utilities, water taps and
related water customer service work. Investigates customer service complaints.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of
related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in water system
installation and repair. State of Iowa DNR Grade II Water Distribution Certificate required within one year of hire.
Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruction permit upon first day in
position. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake and tank endorsements within 6
months of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. A pre-employment drug screen is required. Must be 18 years
of age. Must pass criminal background check. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa
within one year of appointment to the position.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or four years of related experience and/or equivalent
combination of education and experience. State of Iowa DNR Grade III Water Distribution Certificate.
More information:
A full job description including a listing of essential duties and responsibilities and necessary knowledge, skills and
abilities is available at www.icgov.org/jobs under Job Descriptions.
It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential
City employees.
Date posted: April 30, 2025
*Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT) for employees who need to obtain a required CDL is provided by
the City. Employees are provided paid time to complete ELDT and to take required CDL tests.
Information on how to obtain an Iowa CDL including the CDL manual and practice test are available
at this QR code.