Seasonal Painter Helper

City of Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa United States  View Map
Posted: Jan 15, 2026
  • Salary: $17.71 - $19.29 Hourly USD
  • Full Time
  • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Job Description

    Distinguishing Features of the Class

    Under supervision, to perform unskilled duties related to the painting of traffic control markings and devices, including layout and painting of crosswalks, stop bars, turn arrows and setting up the necessary traffic controls; and performs other related work.

    This position is a 120-Day assignment. The employment period normally is May through August. This position will work 40 hours per week, weather permitting. Regularly scheduled Monday-Friday with some weekend work required.

    Deadline : Applications are continuously reviewed and recruitment will remain open until filled.

    Acceptable Experience and Training

    • Must be at least 18 years of age.
    • Requires any combination equivalent to the completion of the eleventh grade.
    • Possession of a valid driver's license or equivalent mobility is required.


    Required Special Qualifications

    • Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks.
    • Passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to employment.


    Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

    • Carries reflecting beads, paint, supplies and tools for traffic control painting assignments;
    • Assists with pavement striping machine and loading paint;
    • Assists in the loading and unloading of trucks;
    • Places and retrieves traffic cones;
    • Performs general cleanup work.


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    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Des Moines
    • City of Des Moines

    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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