JOB
WHY DMWW?Each employee plays a vital role at Des Moines Water Works. We want employees who are customer-centered and dedicated to our mission to provide Water You Can Trust for Life to 600,000 central Iowans. You are part of a team at DMWW that values environmental stewardship to protect our most natural resource – the water we depend upon for life – but also our company’s most valuable resource – our people. Your overall wellbeing is important to us. DMWW wants you to be safe at work and to live a healthy lifeAbout the Position: Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Fleet & Fabrication Services, performs basic vehicle care and maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluid levels, and rotating tires; replacement or repair worn parts, including brake pads and tire and wheel installation.Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Lubricate chassis, hydraulic, and equipment parts; change oil and other fluids in gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. Performs basic automotive repairs, including changing oil filters and radiator hoses; replace defective light bulbs, battery cables, and windshield wiper blades. Assists mechanics, welders, and other skilled trades in performing maintenance and repairs to equipment. Rotates tires & inspects brake pads Fills, repairs, and changes tires. Installs tires and wheels including mounting, balancing, rotation, and replacement. Completes multi-point inspections on all fleet vehicles and equipment. Fills fuel tanks of heavy equipment in the field or shop with gasoline or diesel fuel. Assists with new vehicle set ups. Maintains fleet equipment files and manuals, repair records and work orders. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Frequently lifts uplifts to 50 lbs.Occasionally lifts uplifts to 80 lbs.Frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Des Moines Water Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, an interview, completion of selected assessments and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. The selected Des Moines Water Works candidate must also be able to pass a preemployment drug screen and physical. E-Verify Process: Des Moines Water Works participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with Des Moines Water Works must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents as soon as possible after the job offer has been made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-283-8701.
