City of Des Moines, IA
Salary:
$30.94 - $32.25 Hourly Location :
Des Moines, IA Job Type:
Regular Full-Time Job Number:
3137-08-2025 Department:
Public Works Division:
PW240402 - PW Street Maintenance Opening Date:
08/13/2025 Closing Date:
8/27/2025 4:00 PM Central FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
CIPEC Occupational Group:
Civil Service Location of Vacancy:
Public Works 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.
Distinguishing Features of the Class Under general supervision, to operate heavy trucks and related equipment; to assist in loading and unloading trucks; to perform related construction and maintenance work; and to do related work as required. This class differs from Equipment Operators in the type of equipment used. Truck Drivers operate various types of heavy trucks for a major portion of the time. Equipment used by truck drivers includes dump trucks, refuse collection trucks and equipment of comparable difficulty.
Acceptable Experience and Training
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and One (1) year of experience in the operation of various types of trucks. Required Special Qualifications
Possession of a valid Iowa Class A CDL with tank endorsement and allowing the operation of tractor trailers and vehicles with airbrakes. Candidates for positions in this class must pass a pre-employment background check, physical examination and drug screen. Please Note: If possess an out-of-state Driver's 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 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
Operates truck to haul and dump materials, supplies and refuse; May operate tank trucks to haul water or sprinkle streets; Spreads gravel, salt, sand, oil and other materials used on roads; Collects and transports supplies and personnel according to instructions; Drives truck with snow plow attachments; may operate other equipment of a comparable nature as necessary; Patches roads, cleans culverts, trims brush and performs other routine manual tasks; Performs minor servicing and maintenance on assigned equipment; Maintains accurate records of mileage and maintenance; Reports any mechanical issues or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel; Performs related work as required.
01
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
Yes No
02
Do you possess a valid Iowa Class A CDL which allows the operation of vehicles with airbrakes and a "N" (tank) endorsement? If you possess an out-of-state Driver's 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 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317.
Yes - I possess a valid Iowa Class A CDL which allows the operation of vehicles with airbrakes and a "N" (tank) endorsement. No - I possess an out of state Class A CDL which allows the operation of vehicles with airbrakes and a "N" (tank) endorsement, and I understand submittal of a certified driving record is required by the application deadline date. No - I do not have a valid Iowa Class A CDL which allows the operation of vehicles with airbrakes and a "N" (tank) endorsement.
03
Do you have a minimum of one year of full-time work experience operating various types of trucks?
Yes No
04
If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please list the types of trucks you have experience operating. For each truck type, include the number of years of experience and the name of the employer where you gained this experience. If you do not have any truck driving experience, please enter "N/A". 05
Please describe your experience in the construction and maintenance field, including the duration of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where this experience was obtained. If you have no experience in this field, please enter "N/A'" Required Question
$30.94 - $32.25 Hourly Location :
Des Moines, IA Job Type:
Regular Full-Time Job Number:
3137-08-2025 Department:
Public Works Division:
PW240402 - PW Street Maintenance Opening Date:
08/13/2025 Closing Date:
8/27/2025 4:00 PM Central FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
CIPEC Occupational Group:
Civil Service Location of Vacancy:
Public Works 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.
Distinguishing Features of the Class Under general supervision, to operate heavy trucks and related equipment; to assist in loading and unloading trucks; to perform related construction and maintenance work; and to do related work as required. This class differs from Equipment Operators in the type of equipment used. Truck Drivers operate various types of heavy trucks for a major portion of the time. Equipment used by truck drivers includes dump trucks, refuse collection trucks and equipment of comparable difficulty.
Acceptable Experience and Training
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and One (1) year of experience in the operation of various types of trucks. Required Special Qualifications
Possession of a valid Iowa Class A CDL with tank endorsement and allowing the operation of tractor trailers and vehicles with airbrakes. Candidates for positions in this class must pass a pre-employment background check, physical examination and drug screen. Please Note: If possess an out-of-state Driver's 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 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
Operates truck to haul and dump materials, supplies and refuse; May operate tank trucks to haul water or sprinkle streets; Spreads gravel, salt, sand, oil and other materials used on roads; Collects and transports supplies and personnel according to instructions; Drives truck with snow plow attachments; may operate other equipment of a comparable nature as necessary; Patches roads, cleans culverts, trims brush and performs other routine manual tasks; Performs minor servicing and maintenance on assigned equipment; Maintains accurate records of mileage and maintenance; Reports any mechanical issues or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel; Performs related work as required.
01
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
Yes No
02
Do you possess a valid Iowa Class A CDL which allows the operation of vehicles with airbrakes and a "N" (tank) endorsement? If you possess an out-of-state Driver's 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 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317.
Yes - I possess a valid Iowa Class A CDL which allows the operation of vehicles with airbrakes and a "N" (tank) endorsement. No - I possess an out of state Class A CDL which allows the operation of vehicles with airbrakes and a "N" (tank) endorsement, and I understand submittal of a certified driving record is required by the application deadline date. No - I do not have a valid Iowa Class A CDL which allows the operation of vehicles with airbrakes and a "N" (tank) endorsement.
03
Do you have a minimum of one year of full-time work experience operating various types of trucks?
Yes No
04
If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please list the types of trucks you have experience operating. For each truck type, include the number of years of experience and the name of the employer where you gained this experience. If you do not have any truck driving experience, please enter "N/A". 05
Please describe your experience in the construction and maintenance field, including the duration of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where this experience was obtained. If you have no experience in this field, please enter "N/A'" Required Question