Wastewater Operations Intern

Wastewater Operations Intern Print ( Apply ufeff 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 advisoru2019s name and contact information must be submitted with your application or separately to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by email to , 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.

Created: 2026-02-13