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Accepting applications for:
Maintenance Worker II – Water Distribution
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: $52,644.80 – $67,766.40 (starting wage contingent upon experience)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
Job summary:
Under general direction, installs, maintains and repairs the City’s water distribution system. Operates heavy
equipment to perform 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, or two years of related experience and/or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Experience in heavy labor and construction for water system installation
and repair or equivalent. State of Iowa DNR Grade I Water Distribution Certificate required within one year of hire.
State of Iowa DNR Grade II Water Distribution Certificate required within three 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 A 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:
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.
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