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City of Ames

City of Ames
Human Resources
515 Clark Street
Ames IA 50010

Phone: 515-239-5199   
Fax: 515-239-5297

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Human Resources

Employment Opportunities 

Full-Time Opportunities

Electric Lineworker

This position performs work related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems.

Requires completion of an apprenticeship program in high voltage electric transmission and distribution system repair, and a valid driver’s license.  Must obtain a Type A Commercial Driver’s License within one month of appointment.  A post-job offer physical, including drug/alcohol test also required.

Salary: $31.47/hour plus stand by pay and a comprehensive benefit package.

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Part-Time & Temporary Opportunities

Seasonal and Part-Time Opportunities with Parks & Recreation

The Ames Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of part-time, seasonal jobs for applicants 14 and older.

 

School Crossing Guard

Starting Salary: $22.50/day for regular and substitute school crossing guards working 2 or 3 times per day

Starting Salary:  $11.25/day for regular and substitute school crossing guards working once a day
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Transit Driver

Next test date:  8/17/09

Training Pay: $8.00 / hour

At Completion of Training:
Less than 20 hours/week: $10.50 / hour
20 or more hours/week: $12.17 / hour

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Click here for opportunities at the Ames Public Library!

Applications for regular full and part time employment may be obtained by any of the following methods: 

Completed City of Ames applications and any requested supplemental information must be returned to the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. 

You can also view
job descriptions for the job classifications available with the City.  

If you are interested in a classification that does not have a current opening, you can fill out an interest card to be notified of future openings.