What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Seasonal Summer Laborer - Public Works position at City of Ankeny?
Function
The City of Ankeny has a need for an individual who is interested in performing seasonal manual labor and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of streets, roadways, right-of-ways, and allied landscaped areas.
Starting wage is $18.00/hour
Hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Position begins May 19, 2025 and ends August 15, 2025. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
Please complete a city employment application online located at www.ankenyiowa.gov as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs manual labor as directed including digging, cleaning, hauling and loading.
- Landscapes as directed, including planting and transplanting trees, flowers and shrubs, seeding, laying sod, fertilizing, watering and litter pick up.
- Assists in basic construction work as needed including concrete and dirt work.
- Cleans and maintains division vehicles, equipment, and tools.
- Assists in division building maintenance to keep buildings and grounds clean and neat appearing.
- Occasionally makes pick up or delivery trips for equipment or supplies.
Entry Requirements and Skills
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods under adverse weather conditions, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Shall maintain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Iowa.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Works in field environment.
- Climbs and walks over uneven terrain.
- Performs outside work in all kinds of weather conditions.
- Operates equipment having varying degrees of noise and vibration.
- Must be sighted.
- Must be able to hear normal conversation.
- Must be able to turn both hands, and wrists above the head.
- Must be able to kneel, squat, climb, and walk, lie on a creeper and work overhead.
- May be required to stoop, walk and lift 75 pounds.
- Must be able to step up 12 to 18 inches into employer’s equipment.
- Must be able to move up and down ladders and stairs.
- Must be able to remove and replace manhole covers with the aid of a lever.
- Must be able to lift, move and use a jackhammer.
- Must be insurable.
- Must keep regular and reliable attendance at work.
Salary : $18
