Employment

Public Works

TITLE:  Public Works Assistant – Part Time – On Call

DEPARTMENTS:  Water, Wastewater, Streets, Parks, Pool, Building, Facility Management, and Maintenance.

JOB FUNCTIONS:  Responsible for assisting Public Works Superintendent with maintaining City streets, property, equipment, water, sewer functions, and pool.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Streets:

  1. Participate in all maintenance activities on City streets, sidewalks, and curbs such as grading, construction, repair, or reconstruction.
  2. Maintain, clean and repair storm sewers and catch basins as needed.
  3. Remove snow, ice and debris from streets and sidewalks as needed.
  4. Maintain, hang, remove, and store (or arrange for such) pole banners and holiday street decorations.

Grounds:

  1. Maintain grounds on all City property (empty trash, sweep floors, landscaping, etc.)
  2. Maintain bathrooms on City parks property (clean, stock, disinfect, etc.)
  3. Trim and/or remove (or arrange for such) trees on City property as needed.
  4. Maintain (or arrange for such) all other city property structures as needed.
  5. Maintain storm drain basins.

Equipment:

  1. Operate all City equipment on appropriate applications as needed.
  2. Perform (or arrange for such) general maintenance and repair work on all City equipment as needed. Maintain accurate equipment records.
  3. Obtain and maintain the appropriate Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Air Brakes.

Water:

  1. Testing of water for chlorine, nitrite, and nitrate levels as required by permit; maintain records of chlorine, nitrites, nitrates, and ammonia including daily, weekly, and monthly testing results.
  2. Perform necessary functions for the city water system on holidays and weekends.
  3. Drain the water tower for inspection and/or painting as needed.
  4. Flush fire hydrants on semi-annual basis and repair or replace as needed.
  5. Complete back washing.
  6. Locate, repair, and/or replacement of water mains and service lines as needed.

Wastewater:

  1. Operate and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and system.
  2. Perform necessary functions for the city wastewater system on holidays and weekends.
  3. Take and submit sewer samples for testing as required by permit.
  4. Inspect lift stations as necessary, check flowchart and record usage.
  5. Locate, repair, and/or replacement of sewer mains and manholes as needed.

Miscellaneous:

  1. Keep an accurate timecard and submit it to the City Clerk for Mayor approval.
  2. Notify City Clerk or Mayor directly if you find it necessary to leave work early.
  3. Notify City Clerk or Mayor directly if you are unable to be present for work or unexpectedly detained. Upon your return, notify City Clerk or Mayor.
  4. Respond to emergencies and situations that cannot wait for a response during regular business hours to ensure the operation of all City functions or preserve private property. This may involve answering your cell phone during non-regularly scheduled work hours.
  5. Dispose of dead animals and other disposable items as needed from city property.
  6. Arrange for locates of underground utilities prior to excavating projects and locate utilities as requested by Iowa One Call.
  7. Other duties as assigned.

CONTACTS: The incumbent in this position makes frequent contact with the City Clerk to exchange and interpret information. Also makes frequent contact with Mayor to exchange and interpret information and persuade different points of view. Contacts with residents are significant and regular and usually involve the exchange and conveyance of information. Contacts made with persons outside the city are infrequent and are usually with vendors and/or contractors and involve the exchange and interpretation of information regarding City projects or supplies/equipment purchases.

EQUIPMENT USED: Wheel loader, tractor loader, trucks, street sweeper, mowing equipment, sanders, snow plows, various hand and power tools, trailers, back-up generators, trac vacuum, UTV, trash pumps, chain saws, confined space equipment, climbing harness, shoring and other equipment needed to perform duties. Most power equipment requires specific operational and maintenance training; perform minor maintenance activities on most power equipment as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

            A.  Education – High School Graduate or equivalent required.

B.  Must have valid Iowa Driver’s License and able to obtain a Commercial (CDL) Class B with Air Brakes Endorsement.

            C.  Must participate in and be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening program as part of the CDL requirements.

            D.  Experience – No experience required. Some experience in heavy equipment, equipment maintenance, fabrication, municipal operations, grounds maintenance or related areas preferred.

            E.  Special Abilities – Must have good organizational skills; must be a self-starter and have good communication skills to interact with City Council and citizens and manage numerous maintenance related projects in the city; should have broad knowledge of City operations from maintenance perspective.

F.  Physical Requirements – Must be able to lift objects weighing in excess of 90 pounds on an occasional basis and carry, push or pull them up to 10 feet unassisted, able to work in confined work areas and occasionally from heights; must be able to stand, sit, listen, watch, crouch, stoop, kneel, bend, climb and balance for extended periods of time in all weather conditions.

G.  Mental Requirements – Must have the ability to prioritize, plan and schedule a variety of maintenance related activities in accordance with established deadlines; must be capable of performing under moderately to highly stressful conditions created by the need to provide accurate solutions to problems and meet citizen’s expectations under time deadlines.

This job description is not intended to limit the responsibilities of an employee assigned to this position to those duties listed above. The employee is expected to follow any other reasonable instructions and perform any other reasonable duties requested by City management. The level of involvement may vary based on need and individual capabilities.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

            Must live within 5 miles of the City of Hubbard or relocate at your own expense within 6 months from date of hire.

DISCLAIMER

            All duties and requirements in this job description have been determined by the employer to be essential job functions and are consistent with ADA requirements and are representative of the functions that are necessary for successful job performance. They may not, however, reflect the only duties performed. Employees in this job class will be expected to perform other job-related duties when it can be reasonably implied that such duties do not fundamentally change the basic requirements, purpose, or intent of the position.

Send applications or resumes by May 11, 2026 to:

Email: cityhub@netins.net

Mail: City of Hubbard

         PO Box 265

         Hubbard, IA 50122

The City of Hubbard is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hubbard Public Library

Position: Part-Time Library Clerk

Hubbard Public Library is seeking a dependable, organized individual to join our team as a Part-Time Library Clerk. This position supports daily operations and helps ensure the library remains a welcoming and well-maintained space for our community.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting patrons and supporting the Library Director
  • Checking materials in and out
  • Maintaining cleanliness and upkeep of library and program spaces
  • Shelving and organizing materials
  • Providing basic tech assistance (copying, faxing, printing)
  • Supporting library programs and events

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (required)
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable using computers and technology
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and patient demeanor
  • Library experience preferred but not required

This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule. Availability to occasionally cover shifts due to illness or scheduling needs is required.

If you are dependable, organized and enjoy working in an ever-changing, community-focused environment, we encourage you to apply.

Send applications or resumes by March 15, 2026 to:

Email: hubbardlibrary@gmail.com

Mail: Hubbard Public Library

         PO Box 339

         Hubbard, IA 50122