Apprentice-Field Services

Columbus Water Works • Columbus, GA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs heavy manual labor and operates any required mechanical equipment used by the Field Services Teams. Understand the total operation of the Team sufficiently to perform duties in the absence of the Assistant Team Leader. Performs the upkeep and preventive maintenance of all mechanical equipment used by the team. Prepares for daily assignments by loading assigned truck with all necessary materials, supplies and equipment as per supervisor's instructions. Cleans and washes vehicles and equipment as needed. Attend all seminars and training given by Columbus Water Works. Employee will be required to perform on-call duties on a rotating schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is the minimum requirement.
• A minimum of 6 months of heavy manual labor experience required.
• Must frequently lift and move objects of 50 pounds required.
• Possession of a valid Drivers License and a good driving record are required.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Standard certificates within one year of employment.
• Must frequently work outside in all weather conditions required.
• Must perform on-call duties on a rotating schedule required.
• Must be able to obtain Ft. Benning Pass Access.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, and safety rules.
• Ability to understand and perform verbal instructions provided by supervisor.
• Must add, subtract, multiply, and measure.
• Must apply basic reasoning to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for daily assignments by loading assigned truck with all necessary materials, supplies and equipment as per supervisor's instructions.
• Cleans, washes and fuels vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Unloads, sets up job sites and operates with little or no direct supervision specific equipment used in team operations such as rodding machines, tapping machines, Boring Machines and all other essential tools and equipment.
• Coordinates with Team Captains to complete jobs required.
• Exhibits ability to perform heavy manual labor under directions of supervisor.
• Sets up traffic control equipment under direct supervision of supervisor.
• Performs manual labor associated with the construction and maintenance of a Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection System under direct supervision of supervisor.
• Set up safety equipment.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by his supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees