2026 Seasonal Summer Laborer - Public Works jobs in United States
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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

2026 Seasonal Summer Laborer - Public Works

The City of Ankeny is accepting applications for seasonal laborers to perform manual and semi-skilled work in public works. The role involves maintenance of streets, roadways, and landscaped areas, with responsibilities including manual labor, landscaping, and assisting in construction work.

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Responsibilities

Performs manual labor as directed including digging, cleaning, hauling and loading
Landscapes as directed, including planting and transplanting trees, flowers and shrubs, seeding, laying sod, fertilizing, watering and litter pick up
Assists in basic construction work as needed including concrete and dirt work
Cleans and maintains division vehicles, equipment, and tools
Assists in division building maintenance to keep buildings and grounds clean and neat appearing
Occasionally makes pick up or delivery trips for equipment or supplies

Qualification

Manual laborLandscapingBasic constructionEffective communicationTeamwork

Required

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods under adverse weather conditions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
Must be at least 18 years of age
Shall maintain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Iowa
Must be sighted
Must be able to hear normal conversation
Must be able to turn both hands, and wrists above the head
Must be able to kneel, squat, climb, and walk, lie on a creeper and work overhead
May be required to stoop, walk and lift 75 pounds
Must be able to step up 12 to 18 inches into employer's equipment
Must be able to move up and down ladders and stairs
Must be able to remove and replace manhole covers with the aid of a lever
Must be able to lift, move and use a jackhammer
Must be insurable
Must keep regular and reliable attendance at work

Benefits

May be eligible for IPERS

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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