Lane Worker

SALARY $22.89 Hourly LOCATION 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010, IA ::: {aria-label="Job Type"} JOB TYPE ::: Less than 20 hours/week JOB NUMBER 26-1318-01 DEPARTMENT CyRide OPENING DATE 09/17/2026 CLOSING DATE Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt BARGAINING UNIT IUOE-BC RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT? Yes RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT AREAS https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/73570c0bc9664c46b5215dd829092db5 Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district. ## General Information The City of Ames has an exciting opportunity for part-time Lane Workers to provide support to CyRide! Lane Workers work 15 - 19 hours per week. Under general supervision, Lane Workers perform routine daily vehicle servicing work in the fueling, cleaning, visually inspecting, and minor servicing of transit vehicles; cleaning and minor maintenance of facilities and grounds; and performs related work as required. **Lane workers are eligible for a $1,000 hiring wage incentive!** Incentive Is Payable In Three Installments As Follows $250 on first paycheck $250 at completion of training and receipt of CDL (not permit) $500 at 6 month mark Work Shifts Typical work weeks will include 3-4 shifts (15 - 19 hours) Monday-Thursday and a rotating weekend schedule (about one weekend a month). Shifts are scheduled at 3-6 hours each between the hours listed below: **Monday through Thursday** 3:00pm and 1:30am **Friday** 3:00pm and 3:30am **Saturday** 6:00pm and 3:30am **Sunday** 6:30pm and 12:30am Due to the extensive training program that is available to all new CyRide employees, we request all *applicants be committed to employment with CyRide for at least 12 months or longer.* In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient. [Applications submitted for this position by the application deadline may be considered for other openings in this classification for up to 1 year. [This position is an ongoing, part-time, less than 20 hours per week position that is not benefit or paid leave eligible. This posting is open until filled. First review of applications will take place September 28, 2026.** ]{#isPasted}]{#isPasted} ## Examples of Essential Job Functions Performs minor servicing of vehicles; checks fluid levels such as transmission, anti-freeze, oil, and gas or fuel; adds fluids as necessary; checks tires and belts for service needed. Reports maintenance repairs needed, such as changing lights, mirrors, and flashers; ensures special equipment is in place such as wheelchairs and safety equipment; cleans interior and exterior of vehicles; parks and arranges buses for daily runs; completes necessary paper work concerning services performed. Performs cleaning and minor maintenance of facilities and grounds; cleans building floors; removes snow using shovel, snow blower, or truck plow. Monitors radio and telephone as needed. Oper tes buses and other motor vehicles. May be required to wash walls, change filters in roof units,