MUSCATINE, Iowa – MuscaBus, the City of Muscatine’s public transportation system, is currently seeking a responsible and service-oriented individual to join our team as a Part-Time Bus Driver. This position supports our daytime operations and is perfect for someone who enjoys driving, is safety-conscious, and thrives on providing excellent customer service to the public.
This role is responsible for safely operating a public transit vehicle, picking up and dropping off passengers at designated locations, collecting fares, and providing assistance to passengers as needed. Drivers support both fixed-route and paratransit services.
To apply for this position or for more information, visit the City of Muscatine’s Career Center webpage where you can also find additional opportunities for full- and part-time employment with the City of Muscatine. Explore the listings to join a dedicated team serving Muscatine residents and visitors by visiting the Career Center.
Opportunities with Buildings and Grounds
Maintenance Worker I: The City of Muscatine is seeking an individual for the position of Maintenance Worker I in the Building and Grounds Division of the Department of Public Works. Performs duties including mowing, trimming, grounds keeping, and minor building repairs. This is a full-time position with a beginning wage of $24.23 per hour. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.
Opportunities with Parks and Recreation
The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting dependable, hard workers to fill 2025 seasonal positions at a variety of locations including the Municipal Golf Course, Aquatic Center, Riverside Park Boat Harbor and Marina, Greenwood Cemetery, Kent Stein Park, and the Soccer Complex. There are also opportunities with Parks Maintenance and assisting with various Recreation Programs.
Right-of-Way Mower: The City of Muscatine is seeking responsible employees to work in the Right-of-Way mowing division of the Parks and Recreation Department for the 2025 season (late spring to early fall). Hourly pay is $14.00. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.
Clubhouse Supervisor: If you enjoy being at the golf course and providing excellent customer service, submit your application for this fun seasonal position. The clubhouse supervisor works in the clubhouse pro shop assisting customers with tee times, equipment rental, and pro shop purchases. Hourly pay is $15.00. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.
Golf Course Outside Services: Responsible for collecting golf balls on the driving range and assisting patrons with outside service needs Hourly pay is $12.00. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.
Golf Course Food and Beverage: Provides customer service at the golf course concession area. Must be at least 18-years-old. Hourly pay is $12.00. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.
Pickleball Instructor: Are you a pickleball lover? The City of Muscatine is looking for someone to teach others how to play this rapidly growing sport. If you are at least 16-years-old and have knowledge of the game, we invite you to complete an application. Hourly pay is $15.00. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.
Gas Dock Cashier: Perform gas or diesel fueling process on the Muscatine Gas Dock, operate a cash register and credit card reader. Perform pump-out duties when requested. Hourly pay is $13.00. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.
Lead Groundskeeper: Must be able to safely use equipment such as riding mowers, push mowers, string trimmers and other groundskeeping equipment. This position assists in mowing, groundskeeping, and maintaining the green spaces and facilities throughout the City of Muscatine parks system. Must be able to attain pesticide applicator license in categories 3OT, 5 and 6. Some weekend hours may be required. Hourly pay $16.00. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.
Lifeguard: Oversight of swimmers at the aquatic center. Lifeguard certification is required for this position. Hourly pay $13.00. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.
Aquatic Center Manager: Oversee operations of the Aquatic Center including but not limited to, performing water chemistry tests, patron swim tests, and scheduling Aquatic Center staff. Lifeguard certification is required for this position. Hourly pay $25.00. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.
Assistant Aquatic Center Manager: Assist in the operations of the Aquatic Center including, but not limited to, assisting the Manager, performing patron swim tests, assisting in scheduling staff, and acting as Aquatic Center Manager in their absence. Lifeguard certification is required for this position. Hourly pay $15.00. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.
Slide Attendant: Supervise patrons utilizing slides at the Muscatine Aquatic Center. CPR/AED Certification is required. Must be 14 years of age to work at the Muscatine Aquatic Center. Hourly pay $13.00. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.
Cashier: Greet patrons to Aquatic Center, process transactions, sell additional items as needed, answer the front desk phone. Hourly pay $13.00. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.
Seasonal Groundskeeper: Must be able to safely use equipment such as push mowers, string trimmers and other groundskeeping equipment. This position assists in groundskeeping and maintaining the green spaces and facilities at various park sites. Hourly pay $14.00. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.
On-Site Supervisor - Soccer: This position oversees user groups at the soccer complex. Position is responsible to assist user groups with various needs and ensure complex rules are followed. Must be able to interact professionally and courteously with members of the public, engage in some physical labor (such as emptying trash, cleaning restrooms). Excellent customer service skills and ability to work evenings is required. Hourly pay 13.00. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.
Swim Lessons Coordinator: Manage Aquatic Center swim lessons programs, assigns staff to classes, answers questions on levels and assists patrons in selecting classes. Hourly pay $14.00. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.
Opportunities with the Muscatine Fire Department
Ambulance Technician: The Muscatine Fire Department is seeking part-time ambulance technicians to help staff the ambulance service. Work involves responding to medical emergencies, responding to non-emergency calls for service, and being prepared to respond to medical emergencies while standing by at fire scenes and at community events. Beginning wage is with regular pay increases: EMT $19.84 per hour; AEMT $20.33 per hour; and Paramedic $20.82 per hour. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.
Fire Fighter: The Muscatine Fire Department continuously takes applications for Fire Fighter (minimum $53,580 annually), and conducts Candidate Physical Ability Tests to create a pool of trainable candidates who are physically able to perform essential job tasks at fire scenes. This is an opportunity for training and experience in a wide variety of emergency and non-emergency response areas including: ambulance transport, auto extraction, code enforcement, confined space rescue, fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous material, high-angle rescue, ice / water rescue, public education, and trench rescue. Visit the Career Center for additional information about this position and instructions on how to apply.