Apprentice Municipal Worker - Sewer Collections

Wastewater Collection Apprentice

This is apprentice level work involving the maintenance and construction of the wastewater-sanitary collection / storm water collection system and performs related work as required. Operates one or more types of automotive equipment and performs a variety of manual tasks; does related work as required.

Examples of duties include :

• Assists Vactor-Jet Operators utilizing Combination Vehicle (Vactor) in the cleaning and maintenance of the entire wastewater collection system; including residential root intrusion removal. Will also assist CCTV-Sewer Surveyor;
• Operates trucks in connection with the transportation of sand, stone, gravel and supplies;
• Operates trucks in carrying tools, equipment, parts, and materials / supplies to and from a job site;
• Performs minor repairs on vehicle equipment; repairing streets and roads, sanitary collection sewers, water lines and mains, tar heaters, and cement mixers; operating road compactor and various other pieces of equipment;
• Performing maintenance on streets, sidewalks, traffic signs, structures, sanitary collection and storm sewers, cemetery, water mains, manual labor operations;
• Places barricades and traffic delineators;
• Uses hand held computers, preparing simple work reports;
• Performs snow removal and street sweeping operations;
• Reads maps and makes emergency system shutdowns;
• Performs manual labor relating to hydrants and other water system connections;
• Works with Public Services staff to learn operations such as the water distribution system; operation and maintenance procedures; Public Works operation and maintenance;
• Performs minor equipment repairs; reads water meters on an assigned route and records readings.

Essential qualifications include :

A written test will be provided for this position.

The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.