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City of Des Moines Wastewater Operations Intern in Des Moines, Iowa
Wastewater Operations Intern
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Wastewater Operations Intern
Salary
$18.00 Hourly
Location
Des Moines, IA
Job Type
Temporary Part-Time
Job Number
1132WO-02-2026
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
02/11/2026
Closing Date
3/13/2026 4:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Non
Occupational Group
Non-Civil Service
Location of Vacancy
Des Moines, IA
Recruitment
Entrance
Selection Method
Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to closing date.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Performs routine observations and reports at the Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Facility.
Typical employment duration is 6 consecutive months (May-October). 32 hours per week.
Acceptable Experience and Training
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; or
Enrolled in an independent study program including Des Moines Public Schools Options Academy, DMACC Youth Consortium, Iowa Workforce Development or a comparable program or a post-secondary environmental science related program.
Basic math skills.
Preferred experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Please Note: Transcripts or a Letter from advisor including advisor’s name and contact information must be submitted with your application or separately to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by email to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail or hand delivery to 1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 on or before the application deadline.
Required Special Qualifications
Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks.
Please Note: If you possess an out-of-state license, you must submit a certified driving record by the application deadline. Failure to submit all required documentation may cause application disqualification.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
Performs operational rounds under general supervision.
Collects and analyzes process samples.
Assists in industrial wastewater sampling.
Assists with FOG inspections and sampling.
Cleans and maintains operational equipment.
General facility grounds maintenance.
Assists with preventative maintenance program.
Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.