Temporary Laborer (Public Works)

The City of Cedar Rapids is looking for individuals who love working outdoors and providing service to the community. The Public Works Department needs additional support during the summer and fall seasons. This position performs a wide variety of manual and semi-skilled labor to assist with department operations in Streets, Sewer, and Traffic. If you’re self-motivated, and like giving back to this beautiful City please apply today. 

About our Organization

At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.

About our Community

Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here! 

Provides labor services to Public Works Maintenance, Sewer and/or Traffic Division as assigned.

• Patches holes in streets with blacktop or concrete;
• Assists the crack sealing crew within Streets workgroup;
• Performs right of way landscaping;
•  Hand-sweeps streets to clean off debris;
• Participates in planting and transplanting of young trees;
• Assists with the installation, maintenance and repair of manholes, catch basins, storm and sanitary sewer mains and accurately records activities on departmental work order;
• Patches holes in streets and City right of ways using a combination of asphalt, concrete, Portland cement concrete and granular backfill in conformance with City standards;
• Assists in the operation of hydraulic and mechanical cleaning of sewer mains and related structures;
• Assists in the operation of finding and correcting sources of infiltration and inflow into the collection system using television inspection equipment, smoke injection, flood water dye testing and physical inspection techniques;
• Performs emergency and routine operations of pumps and associated equipment during times of flooding and sanitary sewer surcharge including night and weekend hours;
• Assists a small crew engaged in painting street markings, designing, fabricating and installation of traffic control devices; and repairing traffic control marking fixtures;
• Assists with mixing and applying paint for street markings, using motorized paint striper;
• Drives vehicles and work tools to work locations;
• Assists in rough carpentry;
•  Wears and properly uses safety equipment including personal protective equipment,.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices;
• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time;
• Performs related work as required.

• Graduation from High School or GED; and
• Experience with asphalt, carpentry, concrete, forestry, traffic signage, construction, sewer or related work preferred;
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License (minimum 18 years old)
• Ability to work overtime and flexible shifts with short notice.

• Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm

Salary : $17 - $18