City Jobs

Building Services Official

$25.90 – $27.38/hr. DOE,  Monday-Friday., 8am-5pm

Primary Responsibilities

• Routine & complex work in the interpretation & enforcement of adopted codes & related rules/regulations; electrical & plumbing inspections
• Responding to complaints of potential code violations relating to signing, building occupancy, hazardous sidewalks, housing conditions, construction, land use, zoning or other code-related matters & conduct locates
• Meeting with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, businesses to review/explain code requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma & College Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have ability to obtain electrical inspection certificate within 12 mos.
• Some knowledge of Code Enforcement principles, practices & methods as applicable to a municipal setting
• Valid IA Driver’s License with acceptable record
• Must pass background & drug screening prior to Employment

Full Benefit Package

• Medical: 2 Low Deductible Plans to choose from, 100% paid for employee
• Dental, Vision & Life, Flexible Spending Account, Healthy Life Program
• Vacation accrual + 4 Personal days, 7 paid holidays, 1 day/mo sick leave accrual
• IPERS Pension Retirement Plan & 457 Deferred compensation plan

APPLICATION FORM: Building Services Official

Landfill Equipment Operator II

Graettinger, Iowa

$20.41-21.58/hr. DOE  Mon.-Fri., 7am-4pm

Primary Responsibilities

• Operating landfill heavy equipment
• Landfill maintenance projects
• Operating semi-tractor with a tanker trailer
• Scale operations in accordance with regulations pertaining to landfill operation
• Attend safety training programs & follow safety protocols
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must hold Class A CDL w/tanker endorsement (or ability to obtain immediately after hire) & acceptable driving record
• Operation of trucks & other equipment under all types of weather conditions required
• Must obtain & maintain Landfill Operator Certification
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to push, pull, bend, twist & lift up to 50 lbs. & pull up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Must pass background & drug screening prior to employment

Full Benefit Package

• Medical: 2 Low Deductible Plans to choose from, 100% paid for employee
• Dental, Vision & Life, Flexible Spending Account, Healthy Life Program
• Vacation accrual + 4 Personal days, 7 paid holidays, 1 day/mo sick leave accrual
• IPERS Pension Retirement Plan & 457 Deferred compensation plan

APPLICATION FORM: Landfill Equipment Operator II

SEASONAL Landfill Grounds Maintenance

Graettinger Landfill

$15.00/hr.

30-35 hours/week thru mid-October/November (depending on weather)

Landfill location: 3032 420th Ave., Graettinger.

Typical schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-4pm or 8am-3pm (flexible).

Primary Responsibilities

• Pick up litter at landfill
• Mowing & yard maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to operate lawn maintenance equipment (i.e. mower)
• Push, pull, bend, twist & lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass drug & criminal background screening prior to employment

Work Environment

Work is performed outside during the summer/fall seasons and includes being exposed to extreme weather conditions, noise, vibration and mechanical hazards.

APPLICATION FORM: Seasonal Landfill Grounds Maintenance

Volunteer Firefighter, per diem (on call)

*Firefighters must live within 1 mile of the City of Spencer.

Questions? Call Chief Conyn, 712-580-7240, jconyn@spenceriowacity.com

or complete an APPLICATION FORM: Volunteer Firefighter

All successful candidates will be required to pass drug screening prior to employment. EOE.

Positions open until filled unless otherwise noted above.

Questions? Contact Jessica Wright, Human Resource Director,

712-580-7200 ext. 230 or jwright@spenceriowacity.com

*Due to the volume of applications we receive, we do not respond to calls checking back on applications. If you experience difficulty please email to the address above with details. Thank you!

The City of Spencer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The City of Spencer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

To Apply for any position (except firefighter):

Application Form: Any position (except firefighter)