NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) · 2 hours ago
Wastewater Systems Operation Specialist Apprentice
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$19.14/hr - $22.47/hrThe NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers. They are seeking candidates for a 24-month NYS Registered Apprenticeship program, where selected individuals will receive on-the-job training related to the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities and related systems.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Work directly with Watershed Maintainers through a 24-month period of on-the-job training (4000 hours)
Learning to perform duties related to the operation, maintenance, and inspection of equipment, wastewater treatment facilities, watershed areas, reservoirs, and aqueducts systems of the City of New York
Complete related classroom training (288 hours)
Maintaining facilities and operating both field and wastewater treatment specific equipment
Maintaining and repairing facilities, lands, roads, bridges, dams and other structures using hand or power tools, machine tools and industrial power equipment including snowplows, graders, backhoes and loaders
Making necessary road repairs
Mows lawns, road edges and dams, and operates necessary equipment in connection therewith
Assisting in collecting water samples and performing water quality related analysis as directed
Assisting in the preparation of daily plant operations and activity reports
Recording readings of equipment such as meters and gauges using data recording equipment such as but not limited to, Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Performing basic calculations
Take water samples
Maintain control room and equipment logs
Complete inspection and work ticket records
Operating motor vehicles, snow removal equipment and other powered equipment
Cleaning and maintaining facility grounds, structures, and equipment
Preforming tasks that require physical labor, i.e. entering confined spaces, lifting, climbing ladders, and complying with all environmental health and safety laws, agency policies, rules and regulations
Qualification
Required
Apprentices must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire
possess a High School diploma or equivalent
valid Driver's License
Good physical condition is required for certain programs
Candidates will be required to wear a respirator while performing the essential functions of this job
Employees must be physically able to wear a respirator
Once selected, apprenticeship candidates will be required to submit to medical examinations to demonstrate that they met applicable OSHA Standards
Employees must continue to satisfy OSHA regulations for the duration of their employment
Preferred
Trades or related work experience, military, vocational/trade school or general work experience a plus
Ability to communicate, effective interpersonal skills
Willingness to accept the obligation of apprenticeship, including completion of related instruction and on the job training requirements
Ability to problem solve and comprehend both written and verbal directions
Interest and motivation
Benefits
Generous benefit package including medical after 90 days
Dental and vision insurance
Pension
Paid sick and vacation leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a city agency of nearly 6,000 employees whose primary responsibility is to manage the city’s water supply.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frank Camardella
Senior Advisor to Chief Financial Officer for NYC DEP
Suneydis Martinez
Chief of Staff to Deputy CFO
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