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Accepting applications for:
Maintenance Operator – Wastewater
Wastewater Division / Public Works Department
Application deadline: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online
Permanent full-time position available
Wage: $57,574.40 – $73,673.60 (starting wage contingent upon experience)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm, on call every 7 weeks
Job summary:
Under general direction, inspects, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs all hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and
mechanical equipment at wastewater treatment facilities. Performs specialized construction, modifications and
installation of equipment and structures.
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 wastewater treatment plant. State of Iowa DNR Grade I
Wastewater Operator certificate. State of Iowa DNR Grade II Wastewater Operator certificate required within 2 years
of appointment. Forklift certification required within two years of appointment. 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. Backflow prevention certification.
Confined space entry training.
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: October 8, 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.