Apprentice-Field Services

Columbus Water Works•Columbus, GA

1d•$18 - $22

About The Position

Performs heavy manual labor and operates mechanical equipment used by the Field Services Teams. Understands the Team’s overall operations sufficiently to perform duties in the absence of the Assistant Team Leader. Maintains and performs preventive maintenance on team equipment, prepares assigned trucks for daily work, and cleans and washes vehicles and equipment. Attends seminars and training provided by Columbus Water Works and performs on-call duties on a rotating schedule. The role involves setting up job sites and safety and traffic-control equipment, operating equipment used in team operations, and performing construction and maintenance work on water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Work is performed under supervision, though some equipment may be operated with little or no direct supervision. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of heavy manual labor experience.
Frequently lift and move objects weighing 50 pounds.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Obtain CPR and First Aid Standard certificates within one year of employment.
Frequently work outside in all weather conditions.
Perform on-call duties on a rotating schedule.
Be able to obtain Ft. Benning Pass Access.
Read and comprehend simple instructions and safety rules, and understand and perform verbal instructions from a supervisor.
Add, subtract, multiply, and measure.
Apply basic reasoning to written, oral, or diagram-form instructions and remain calm in stressful situations.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including reaching; standing and walking; handling tools and equipment; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasionally sitting, climbing, and balancing.
Possess the vision abilities required for the job, including close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Prepare for daily assignments by loading the assigned truck with necessary materials, supplies, and equipment according to supervisor instructions.
Clean, wash, and fuel vehicles and equipment as needed.
Unload and set up job sites; operate equipment used in team operations, including rodding machines, tapping machines, and boring machines.
Coordinate with Team Captains to complete required jobs.
Perform heavy manual labor under the supervisor’s direction.
Set up traffic-control equipment under the supervisor’s direct supervision.
Perform manual labor associated with construction and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems under the supervisor’s direct supervision.
Set up safety equipment.
Maintain and perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment used by the team.
Attend seminars and training provided by Columbus Water Works.
Perform on-call duties on a rotating schedule.
Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.