Construction Apprentice

Job Overview

Assist with operation and maintenance of the water and sewer systems. Installs, repairs, and maintains water and sewer lines ensuring service to customers is uninterrupted or restored as soon as possible.

• Respond to reports of water line, water meter, water main, or sewer line breaks; locate breaks and lines prior to digging; find the shut‑off valves using a locating device and cut off service before repair begins.
• Cut and fit pipes above or below ground to specifications necessary to install or repair water or sewer lines; assemble the pipe system; operate cutting tools and saws; install or replace manholes, valves, and other pipe fittings.
• Raise, lower, or move water and sewer lines as needed due to new construction; assist in operating a boring machine.
• Clean around fire hydrants; grease all fittings and fill hydrants with oil; paint fire hydrants; test hydrant flow to assure there are no blockages and adequate pressure is available; pump water out of ditches during repairs; use a sewer jet to clean sewer lines.
• Use sling blade and bush axe for clearing sewer lines or utility right‑of‑ways; empty drying beds as instructed; paint equipment/machinery as needed; may assist in cleaning facilities.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to clear and maintain utility easements and right‑of‑ways. Tools include shovel, axe, sling blade, bush axe, power tools, chainsaw, weed eater, etc.
• May put out road signs; may flag traffic during construction.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.
• Shovel asphalt from asphalt pile or from dump truck, level hole with a loop, and pack asphalt with a hand tamp or gas‑powered tamp.
• Assist with construction of sidewalks, curbs and gutters; level construction area; build forms; mix cement; pour cement; level cement using a bull float, hand float and/or trowel.
• Employee subject to work scheduled weekend, holiday, or after hours standby.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Employee subject to recall to duty in cases of emergency.

None required.

• Valid Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• DOT Certified Flagger (within 6 months from date of hire).

• Knowledge of department operations and procedures.
• Skill in operating hand and power tools and small equipment used by department.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• This position is classified as safety‑sensitive. Incumbent will be subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be required to perform job‑related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.