Public Works Service Worker Apprentice

* This position is restricted to City of Minneapolis employees within the Public Works Department*

The Public Works Department is accepting applications for the full-time Public Works Service Worker II apprenticeship program. Upon successful completion of the 6,000-hour full-time apprenticeship program and passing an evaluation of their skills, candidates will be promoted to a vacant Public Works Service Worker II position.

Note: Candidates are require to commit to completing the 6,000 hours before moving into the Public Works Service Worker II position.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas

• As an apprentice you will learn to drive and operate a wide variety of heavy and light construction equipment and attached mechanical devices used in construction and maintenance work. Specialized equipment includes but is not limited to:
  Excavators, Bulldozers, Cranes, Loaders, Graders, Backhoes, Pavers, Forklifts, Rollers, Skid Steers
• Attend classroom training, complete workbook assignments and receive instruction and supervision in the safe operation of various pieces of motorized equipment; receive training in safe operating procedures, established safety methods and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations; lubricate and make adjustments to machinery and perform other related work as required.

This position requires attendance at mandatory training sessions at the Local #49 Training Center in Hinkley, Minnesota. Advance notice will be provided, and completion of the training hours is required for successful program completion.

The above is a general listing of job duties: Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual positions. Reasonable accommodations maybe available for persons with disabilities for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Working Conditions: Exposure to all kinds and types of weather conditions; dirt, dust, odors, chemicals, vermin, insects' garbage, high noise levels, heavy traffic, etc. Frequent standing and walking for long periods of time on rough, uneven surfaces; frequent pushing/pulling, twisting, lifting and maneuvering of objects weighing up to , lifting and maneuvering of objects weighing up to 100 pounds; working in confined spaces;

climbing in and out of manholes and/or vehicles as well as overhead; ability to climb, maneuver and/or work on ladders, stairs and platforms. Apprentices will be rotating across multiple Public Works divisions as part of their training, this may include working varying hours, weekends and holidays.

Seniority: The City of Minneapolis and the Construction Equipment Operators and Mechanics Unit (IUOE)-Local
49 agreement defines classification seniority as "the length of employment within a job classification and based on the date the employee began working in that classification on a permanent basis". The classification title of Public Works Service Worker II-Apprentice is a different classification title than Public Works Service Worker II. Time spent and seniority accrued while in the classification title Public Works Service Worker II
- Apprentice does not count towards seniority in the Public Works Service Worker II classification.

Age: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by Final date to receive applications.

Minimum Experience: Applicants must have one year of experience performing Public Works Service Worker I duties or equivalent laboring experience in a similar environment. Experience as a Public Works Service Worker Trainee Position does not count toward the one-year requirement. Applicants must have successfully completed/passed probation and must be a current employee of the Public Works Department.

License: Valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License or better with no air brake restrictions and a good driving record.

Driving Record: Applicants should have a good driving record and no preventable motor vehicle accidents in the past 3 years to be eligible for the Apprentice Program.

Ramsay Multicraft Testing: The Ramsay Corporation's Maintenance Test (also called the Ramsay Multicraft Test) is a technical pre-employment assessment that screens candidates for industrial and maintenance roles. For Local 49, it evaluates mechanical knowledge relevant to operating engineers, such as hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, print reading, and preventive maintenance. Candidates must complete and pass testing as part of the…