KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS
EST. 1938
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PUBLIC NOTICE
KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS
WATER TOWER PAINTING PROJECT
The Keokuk Municipal Waterworks will begin significant maintenance and repainting of the water towers located on South 22nd St. The work will begin April 27, 2026 and is scheduled to continue through October. Although the towers will be drained, one at a time, there will be no disruption in service to the City. The other two towers and water plant will provide continued service during the project. This project is part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and reliable infrastructure. The purpose is to prevent corrosion and preserve structural integrity. Contractors will use containment systems to prevent debris from affecting nearby properties. You may see a large curtain hung over the towers to protect the surrounding area. Proper maintenance and operation of the water plant and distribution system is a high priority, and we maintain our focus on them to ensure safe and continuous water service into the future.
The Keokuk Waterworks
is looking for a Distribution Utility Worker
The Distribution Utility Worker operates and maintains the Keokuk Water Distribution system, including all associated equipment and piping. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Inspecting, maintaining, repairing and replacing water distribution system including water mains, fire hydrants, valves, and other components; requires the selection and operation of appropriate equipment
- Documenting activities including repairs performed, equipment installed, meters replaced, and digital location of Distribution System assets.
- Performs emergency repairs as needed – which may include day, night, weekends, short notice and/or holidays.
- Maintaining, testing, reading and replacing customer meters.
- Interacting with customers to help troubleshoot water service issues.
- Working outside in adverse weather conditions, and the ability to perform manual labor for extended periods.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Distribution Utility Worker is scheduled Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, and is on call for emergency repair work. The successful hire must take the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Grade 1 Water Distribution certification test within 1 year of hire and annually thereafter if a passing grade is not attained.
The position is full-time with an excellent benefits package. The selected finalist must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, physical, and a drug/alcohol screen, must have a valid drivers’ license and must live in Iowa within 10 miles of the Keokuk City Limits.
To Apply: Stop by the Keokuk Municipal Waterworks Office to submit a resume and fill out an application at 20 N. 4th St., Keokuk, IA, Monday- Friday, 8:00A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
A full job description is available here:
https://keowater.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Distribution-Utility-Worker-Job-Discription.pdf
Keokuk Municipal Waterworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Accepting applications through May 8, 2026.
Regular Meeting
April 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mey-fxna-top
Or dial: (US) +1 662-565-5147 PIN: 213 460 029#
AGENDA:
- Roll Call
- Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes and Vouchers
- Lee County Economic Development Group
- Plant Items
- Plant Operations Report and Project Report
- Distribution Item
- Distribution Operations Report and Project Report
- Bel Air St and Park Lane Water Main Replacement Project – Resolution
- Office Items
- Monthly Financial Report
- Set Public Hearing Date for budget Amendment FYE 2025-2026 – Resolution
- IAMU Safety Group – Resolution
- Manager’s Report
- Water Tower Update
- UF 3 & 4 Update
- Other Items
- Board Discussion
- Other Items
Date set for next Board Meeting – May 20, 2026 at 2:30 P.M.
About the Keokuk Waterworks:
The Keokuk Municipal Waterworks was established in 1938 as a board-run municipal utility. The Board of Trustees consists of 5 community members who are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council to oversee the affairs of the Waterworks.
The Waterworks consists of 3 departments: purification plant, distribution and office. In the plant, Mississippi River water is purified and filtered to create the great-tasting Keokuk water that has won several awards as the best-tasting water in Iowa. The distribution system consists of approximately 100 miles of underground pipe, 3 elevated water towers that store a combined 6 million gallons, and numerous valves and hydrants that are spread throughout the system. The office team coordinates customer accounts, billing and financial/administrative activities.
The Waterworks employs 23 people who take pride in our work and take seriously our responsibility to provide safe, reliable and delicious water to the people, businesses and industries of Keokuk.