Apprentice - Utility Technician Level II / Weekends

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a six-month 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 six-month 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. Apprentices will be assigned primarily to second shift and weekend operations to support staffing needs.

Requirements

Requires a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
Must obtain and maintain a City Drivers Permit.
Must have a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) and obtain a license with tanker endorsement within six (6) months.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior construction, utility, or related experience preferred.

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, and performs routine safety inspections.
Receives parts and materials from warehouse personnel; interacts with utility customers.
Transports materials, tools, and equipment to and from job sites, sets up and removes warning signs and traffic control devices.
Operates 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 and maintains a clean and safe work area.
Performs related work as required.