Apprentice - Utility Technician I

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a one-year apprenticeship position with the goal of preparing the apprentice to be a Utility Technician and will include on-the-job training and classroom work. Upon completion of the one-year apprenticeship, the apprentice will perform various manual and semi-skilled tasks of average difficulty in construction, maintenance, and repair in the Charlotte Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems.

Requirements

Requires possession of a valid North Carolina Drivers’ License.
Must obtain and maintain a City Drivers Permit
Must obtain Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) permit within 6 months, and license with tanker endorsement within 1 year.
Ability to operate power tools and operate small equipment
Ability to operate electronic locators, jackhammers, tampers, fire hydrants, front-end loaders, chainsaws, air compressors, generators, and other equipment
Knowledge on how to maintain truck inventory and safe work areas
Knowledge on how to set up jet/vac units and clean and unblock wastewater lines
Ability to effectively interact with Charlotte Water customers

Responsibilities

Performs manual and semi-skilled tasks related to construction, repair and maintenance, cuts out streets and driveways, manually excavates, backfills and compacts excavated areas to facilitate repair.
Locates utilities on the job, digs out utilities manually or by machine.
Performs simple measurements; interprets meter readings, performs routine safety inspections.
Receives parts and materials from warehouse personnel; interacts with utilities customers.
Transports materials, tools, and equipment to and from job sites, sets up and removes warning signs and traffic control devices.
Operates the following: electronic utility locators, hand and power tools, equipment such as jackhammers, tampers, fire hydrants, gas monitors, air compressors, pneumatic tools and generators.
Based on a checklist, maintains utility vehicles in clean, operating condition.
Maintains truck inventory, maintains clean and safe work area.
Performs related work as required.