Utilities Operator

The City of Ankeny is accepting applications for a new fulltime position as Utilities Operator – Water Division in the Municipal Utilities Department. The Utilities Operator will perform and participate in unskilled and semi-skilled work as related to the operations and maintenance of Municipal Utilities facilities, water distribution system, sewer collection system.

Starting salary, plus excellent benefits:
Utilities Operator Assistant – $26.33 per hour with no certifications.
Utilities Operator I – $29.25 per hour with a Grade I Water Treatment or Water Distribution operator certificate issued by the State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Hours are Monday – Friday, 7 AM – 3:30 PM with additional on-call/overtime hours as needed.

Applications must be received by Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Interested individuals should apply online at www.ankenyiowa.gov and may attach a resume along with any certifications held and a cover letter expressing interest. Pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check required.

To advance in the hiring process, you must pass a civil service exam to be administered to all qualified applicants. Additional information will be emailed on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Please check your email (and junk email) for testing information. Contact HR if you do not receive the testing information on 05/29/2025.

Specific duties listed in individual job descriptions based on certification level:
Assist other personnel as directed in the operation and maintenance of the Municipal Utilities facilities.
Record readings from meters, gauges, probes, and equipment. Recognize and evaluate potential operational or mechanical problems and advise operational staff or supervisor. Assist the public by listening to complaints, inquiries, and problems, and reporting them to the supervisor. Perform customer service duties as directed. Complete routine maintenance and minor repairs on all operational equipment and appurtenances as directed. Perform routine repair of buildings, general cleaning, grounds maintenance, and related activities as directed. Assist with the maintenance and repair activities for the water distribution and sewer collection systems. Assist in the routine maintenance of vehicles and other equipment. Respond to water main breaks; water and sewer service calls; and other emergencies as directed. Perform office duties as assigned. Assist other city departments as directed.

Entry Requirements and Skills
Graduation from high school or an equivalent. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public, ability to keep accurate and legible records, and have the ability to recognize occupational hazards and follow established safety precautions. Shall maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Iowa and ability to obtain a commercial driver’s license(CDL) Class B with airbrakes endorsement issued by the State of Iowa within one (1) year from date of hire. Tanker endorsement may be required. Mobile Crane Operator Certification may be required.

Specific Requirements for Job Level:
Utilities Operator Assistant–Water – If hired with no certification, must be able to obtain, within one year from date of hire, a Grade I operator’s certificate issued by the State of Iowa in a water related or wastewater related field. The possession of the voluntary wastewater collection system operator certification is acceptable.
Utilities Operator I-Water – One (1) year combined experience in the operation and maintenance of a water distribution system, a sewer collection system, or a water treatment facility. Or possess an equivalent amount of education and experience recognized by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Possession of a Grade I operator’s certificate issued by the State of Iowa in Water Treatment, Water Distribution, or wastewater related field. The possession of the voluntary wastewater collection system operator certification is acceptable.