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Accepting applications for:
Maintenance Worker I – Water Customer Service
Water Division / Public Works Department
Application deadline: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online
Permanent full-time position available
Wage: $45,947.20 – $58,905.60 (starting wage contingent upon experience)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
Job summary:
Under immediate direction, reads meters, performs water taps and related water maintenance distribution and
service work including inspection and maintenance of meters, works with contractors to repair water systems and
locate service lines and mains.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other:
High school education or G.E.D. and four to six months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination
of education and experience. Experience in water system maintenance or related. State of Iowa DNR Grade I Water
Distribution Certificate preferred or required within 3 years 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 B commercial
driver’s license with air brake and tank endorsements within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug testing
requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. 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:
High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or training; or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake and
tank endorsements.
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.
The City of Iowa City is an eligible employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit the PSLF
website for more information: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-
service#qualifying-repayment-plans.
It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential
City employees.
Date posted: August 6, 2025
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.