DOW Skillbridge-Public Works Apprenticeship

Our Public Works crew keeps the city's water, wastewater, streets, and parks running for every resident and business.
In a small city, Public Works staff do a bit of everything. As a Skill Bridge intern you will work alongside our crew on real daily operations, learn how a municipal utility system is run and regulated, and build toward Texas licensing that leads to a civilian career. Service members with backgrounds in engineering, utilities, construction, equipment operation, logistics, or facilities maintenance are especially encouraged to apply, but no specific MOS/AFSC/rating is required.

Under the supervision of experienced Public Works staff, the intern will rotate through these areas:

• Water distribution: assist with main and service-line repairs, meter reading and installation, valve exercising, fire hydrant flushing, and line locates.
• Water production and treatment: learn well and pump-station operations, chlorine residual sampling, and TCEQ-required monitoring and recordkeeping.
• Wastewater collection and treatment: assist with lift-station checks, sewer line cleaning, and plant operations and sampling.
• Streets and drainage: support pothole patching, street sign maintenance, drainage clearing, and right-of-way mowing.
• Parks and facilities: help maintain parks, city buildings, and grounds.
• Equipment and fleet: operate and perform preventive maintenance on city trucks and equipment such as a backhoe, skid steer, and mower (after training and authorization).
• Safety and administration: take part in safety meetings, traffic control and trench-safety practices, work orders, inventory, and project records.
• Emergency response: assist with main breaks, storms, and other service interruptions as needed.