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Senior Refuse Collector
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$34.67 - $36.31 Hourly
- Accounting and Finance
Sewer Maintenance Worker
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$31.87 - $33.22 Hourly
- Building Maintenance
Street Maintenance Worker
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$31.87 - $33.22 Hourly
- Building Maintenance
Lifeguard - Regular Half Time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
- Public Safety
Head Lifeguard - Permanent Part Time
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$16.50 - $17.50 Hourly
- Public Safety
Civil Engineer I
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$96,595.20 - $122,428.80 Annually
- Engineering
Civil Engineer II
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$108,763.20 - $137,758.40 Annually
- Engineering
Seasonal Recreation Leader - Fall Program (After School Program)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$13.50 - $14.50 Hourly
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Brenton Skating Plaza
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.75 - $16.75 Hourly
- Parks and Recreation
Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Fall Program (After School Program)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$15.75 - $16.75 Hourly
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Seasonal Cashier - Brenton Skating Plaza
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$13.50 - $14.50 Hourly
- Accounting and Finance
Seasonal Fall Program Supervisor (After School Programs)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$18.00 - $21.00 Hourly
- Education and Training
- Project Management
Police Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$40.69 - $50.03 Hourly
- Public Safety
Senior Police Officer (Certified)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$48.48 - $52.97 Hourly
- Public Safety
Comptroller
- Des Moines, Iowa
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
$116,084.80 - $165,401.60 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
Investigative Analyst
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Department Of Justice
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Analytic Consultant, RWD
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Norstella
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Election Protection & Volunteer Program Lead
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Democrats
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Investigative Analyst
- Des Moines, Iowa
- RELX
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Ramp Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Menzies Aviation
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Airport Ramp Agent- Full Time Delta -DSM
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Coral Conservation Aquarist (Part-Time)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Blank Park Zoo
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Federal Government
Senior Investigations Analyst
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Highmark Health
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Analytics Consultant
- Des Moines, Iowa
- CenterWell
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Airport Ramp Agent- Part Time Delta -DSM
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Border Patrol Agent
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent – Up to $60K in Incentives
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (GL-9/GS-11) – Up to $60K in Incentives
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Business Intelligence Developer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Disability Solutions
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $60K in Incentives
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $60K in Incentives
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (GL-9/GS-11) – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Competitive Intelligence Analyst
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Athene Holding
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Public Policy Manager
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Sioux Center Health
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
Public Policy Manager
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Osceola Regional Health Center
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
Patron Services & Library Engagement Specialist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Grand View University
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Senior Sourcing Consultant
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Principal Financial Group
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Intelligence Analyst
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Principal Financial Group
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Underwriter
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company
- Full Time
- Other
Underwriter - Entry Level
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company
- Full Time
- Other
Information Technology Professional (IT Support)
- Des Moines, Iowa
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Reserve Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Medical Surgical Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Nuclear Medicine Officer
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Occupational Therapist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Entomologist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Sciences and Laboratory
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Des Moines, Iowa
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health

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Senior Refuse Collector
- Des Moines, Iowa United States
- City of Des Moines, Iowa
- Sep 10, 2026
- $34.67 - $36.31 Hourly
City of Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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- $34.67 - $36.31 Hourly
- Sep 10, 2026
Job Description
General Statement of Duties

Under general supervision, to direct and participate in the collection of residential refuse on an assigned route. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient opera tion of the refuse truck. Work assignments are received from a section chief who reviews work through observation and investigation of customer complaints.

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Acceptable Experience and Training

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
One (1) year experience in driving heavy commercial trucks.

Required Special Qualifications

Possession of a valid Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes.
Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination, and drug screen.
Please Note: If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, you are required to submit certified driving records. These records must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the application deadline. You may submit them electronically to [email protected], by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 by the application deadline date.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Inspects assigned refuse truck before use and reports any mechanical issues or other problems to a superior; operates truck during refuse collection activities.
Collects and empties garbage and refuse into proper collection containers; empties container into refuse truck; picks up other debris and places in truck.
Tags refuse not acceptable for collection to inform customers of proper disposal procedures.
Operates truck mechanisms used for loading, compressing, and dumping garbage and refuse.
Performs minor maintenance or repairs to trucks and other equipment as needed.
Cleans the refuse truck periodically.
Performs related work as required.

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Closing Date/Time: 9/21/2026 4:00 PM Central
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City of Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.

Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
City of Des Moines, Iowa
- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Senior Refuse Collector

Sewer Maintenance Worker

Street Maintenance Worker

Lifeguard - Regular Half Time

Head Lifeguard - Permanent Part Time

Civil Engineer I

Civil Engineer II

Seasonal Recreation Leader - Fall Program (After School Program)

Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Brenton Skating Plaza

Seasonal Recreation Specialist - Fall Program (After School Program)

Seasonal Cashier - Brenton Skating Plaza

Seasonal Fall Program Supervisor (After School Programs)

Police Officer

Senior Police Officer (Certified)

Comptroller

Investigative Analyst

Analytic Consultant, RWD

Election Protection & Volunteer Program Lead

Senior Investigative Analyst

Ramp Agent

Airport Ramp Agent- Full Time Delta -DSM

Coral Conservation Aquarist (Part-Time)

Senior Investigations Analyst

Senior Analytics Consultant

Airport Ramp Agent- Part Time Delta -DSM

Border Patrol Agent

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Border Patrol Agent (GL-9/GS-11) – Up to $60K in Incentives

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