Apprentice Machinist Mechanic

Metropolitan Council's Environmental Services Division is accepting applications for three full-time Apprentice Machinist Mechanics.

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Women and People of Color are encouraged to apply!

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Based out of Eagan, you’ll start your day early, head out in a Council work vehicle, and travel throughout the seven-county metro area maintaining the critical infrastructure and equipment that transports wastewater to our nine Water Resource Recovery Facilities.

This fast‑paced position offers a wide variety of hands‑on work, no two days are the same, providing both independence and the satisfaction of seeing the direct impact of your efforts. If you value autonomy, variety, and meaningful work that protects public health and safeguards clean water for future generations, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference in our region.

The hard‑working individuals we welcome on our team will be responsible for successfully participating in a state indentured apprenticeship program designed to train qualified individuals in performing mechanical troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, asset condition monitoring, and machining of parts in our wastewater treatment facilities.

Candidates must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within six months of hire.

We offer comprehensive benefits, continuous on‑the‑job training, a team environment, secure and stable work, and opportunities for advancement. Starting salary will be based on qualifications.

Apprentice 2026

• 1st 2000 Hours = 75% – $36.95
• 2nd 2000 Hours = 85% – $41.88
• 3rd 2000 Hours = 90% – $44.34
• 4th 2000 Hours = 95% – $46.81

High school diploma or GED AND four years of work experience in a mechanical, heavy industrial, or wastewater setting.

A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Candidates must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within six months of hire if not already obtained.

• Completion of a two‑year mechanical maintenance vocational program.
• At least one full year of professional verifiable work experience as a machinist mechanic.
• Experience with welding.
• Experience with Asset Condition Monitoring (vibration, non‑destructive testing (NDT), infrared).
• Experience promoting an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity among all employees.

• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, machining and welding.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the use of various hand tools used in this industry.
• Knowledge of, or ability to operate, various power tools and equipment.
• Ability to install, dismantle, repair, and troubleshoot mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the operation, installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of equipment, such as pumps, drives (gear sets, chains, sprockets, belts and sheaves, clutches, and U‑joints), bar screens,…