Apprentice Utility Technician - Start in Water/Wastewater

Aqua; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, invites high school graduates to join a 6-month Apprentice – Utility Technician program in Ohio. You will learn to operate water and sewer systems, perform maintenance, read maps, and perform customer service tasks during the apprenticeship.

Upon successful completion, you will transition to a full-time Utility Technician at an Aqua location in Ohio, with growth opportunities within the Aqua Ohio organization.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or the GED equivalent.
• Proficient at using Windows-based computer/tablet applications.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate and maintain water distribution and sewer collection system facilities, including water mains, valves, hydrants, service lines, sanitary sewer manholes, etc.
• Utilize company technology to ensure assigned work is captured within work order management applications.
• Learn daily work complies with OEPA and PUCO regulatory requirements for operations.
• Learn how to operate and perform maintenance on equipment used in the maintenance of the water and/or waste water system.
• Learn how to read and interpret maps, drawings and schematics including GIS data.
• Learn how to locate and mark mains, services and other facilities for construction work.
• Learn how to perform customer service, meter reading and treatment plant operations work as assigned.
• Satisfactorily meets internal and external customer requirements through effective communication and initiative.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Pay Rate $16.00 per hour.

Skills

Windows-based applications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, invites high school graduates to join a 6-month Apprentice – Utility Technician program in Ohio. You will learn to operate water and sewer systems, perform maintenance, read maps, and perform customer service tasks during the apprenticeship.

Upon successful completion, you will transition to a full-time Utility Technician at an Aqua location in Ohio, with growth opportunities within the Aqua Ohio organization.