Public Works Sanitary Utilities Field Trainee

Public Works Sanitary Utilities Field Trainee

Job Category: AFSCME Like Temp Job

Requisition Number: PUBLI
003207

• Posted :
  August 25, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Here is your opportunity to get your foot in the door at the City of Ann Arbor. As a trainee you will receive on the job training including obtaining your CDL. Trainees will transition into a regular role upon successful completion of classroom and field training. Here is your chance to work with one of the 'best places to live' in the US.

Starting Hourly Rate: $19.15

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30am - 2:30pm.

Nature of
Work:To learn, develop and apply technical skills used for street maintenance, utility work and collecting solid waste including operating light to heavy equipment.

Trainee will learn and master the following skills required to perform as a Level I Public Works Technician – Infrastructure Systems.

• Use electronic mapping and routine applications to navigate routes or to job sites.
• Take-apart and rebuild mechanical system components using the correct tools and/or machinery.
• Exercise independent problem solving, which includes troubleshooting, diagnosing, and determining a defined course of action for effective repairs.
• Attend, participate and complete various safety courses.
• Obtain a CDL-A with N endorsement (within 9 months of hire)
• Learn MISS DIG procedures and interpret markings.
• Use Cityworks work order management software to track work activities.
• Train to safely operate light to heavy equipment and tools to maintain and repair streets, including filling potholes, plowing, salting, sanding, milling and base preparation, paving, sweeping, grading, and crack sealing.
• Learn to install, repair and maintain water mains, water services, hydrants, valves and curb boxes.
• Learn to install, repair and maintain sanitary sewer and stormwater collection systems.
• Train to collect solid waste, including trash, recycling and compost.

Related Work:

• Perform accident and storm damage clean-up.
• Safely and properly use various hand tools, power tools and test instruments.
• Perform minor equipment and tool maintenance and repair.
• Monitor utility system flow to ensure that water and sewage systems are functioning properly.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Required Qualifications at Hire:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
• Driver’s License

Required Qualifications after 2 Months of Hire:

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following after 2 months of hire: map reading/navigation, mechanical aptitude, communications and customer relations, safe work practices, MISS DIG, equipment and material knowledge, technology/computer operations and daily reporting.

* Candidate is required to obtain a CDL-A with N endorsement within 9 months of hire. The City will pay for the CDL training. Employee will be completing the CDL training during the 9 month trainee program and this will be a condition of employment to move to full-time regular employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in underground utility construction.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical practices, simple tools and equipment including preventative maintenance

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The physical ability to drive, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and perform repetitive motions. The work requires the ability to operate hand and foot controls on machinery and equipment.

The physical ability to safely operate light to heavy equipment and tools as listed in the Public Works – Infrastructure Systems Job Progression outline. The physical ability to safely utilize hand tools and/or mechanical or manual equipment.
The physical ability to safely utilize hand tools and/or mechanical or manual equipment. The trainee will be required to wear various level of personal protection equipment which may include a hard hat, safety…