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Utilities Apprentice (Temporary) - Water/Wastewater Field Maintenance

Municipal Service Center, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$42K/yr - $54K/yr

The City of Westminster is seeking a Utilities Apprentice to join their Public Works and Utilities department. This temporary position involves participating in a comprehensive apprenticeship program focused on the maintenance and operation of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, with responsibilities including assisting certified professionals and performing emergency maintenance tasks.

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Responsibilities

Perform maintenance on water distribution or wastewater collection system, 10-hour days, Monday-Thursday. On-call assignments are mandatory

Install new water and wastewater mains, repair water or wastewater main breaks and participate in on-call assignments to provide emergency maintenance service

Inspect manholes for safety, quality and maintenance

Use tools and materials to stop I&I in manholes

Work as part of a team to repair defects in the system

Utilize required personal protective equipment and safety apparatus

Operate light and heavy construction equipment including dump trucks, passenger trucks, high pressure sewer cleaning equipment, pot-holing equipment, backhoes, skid steers, air compressors, jackhammers, power or hand tools, confined space equipment, closed circuit televising equipment, and other equipment as required

Regularly use dump trucks, passenger trucks, high-pressure flushers, pothole machines, backhoes, skid steers, air compressors, jackhammers, power or hand tools, confined space equipment, and other equipment as required

Maintains regular and punctual attendance

Will be required to perform duties from other primary assignment areas, such as working with the Distribution Maintenance Crew, Distribution Construction Crew, Meter Shop and Cross Connection Control Team, Reclaimed Water Crew, Wastewater Collection Crew, Infrastructure Asset Management Team and the Street Division on snow removal

Qualification

Class A CDLWater Distribution certificationWastewater Collection certificationConstruction experienceEquipment operationMicrosoft OfficeCPR/First AidCustomer serviceTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Graduation from high school or completion of GED

Must possess a valid driver's license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment

Safety sensitive positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing

Must obtain a Class 1 Colorado Distribution or Wastewater Collection certification within 12 months, with the ability to advance to a Class 2 certification within two (2) years

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment (training and testing paid for and provided by the City of Westminster)

Aptitude and desire to pursue a career in construction/labor trades to build and maintain public utilities and infrastructure and to become a certified water operator (State of Colorado Water Distribution and/or Wastewater Collection)

Preferred

Previous work experience and/or education in construction, equipment operation, manual labor, and/or skilled trades (plumbing, electric, mechanical, etc.)

Basic experience and/or education in water or wastewater field

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Knowledge of CPR/first aid