Wastewater Collections Apprentice - Hands-On Role

Alabaster Police Department; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS insurance

VSP vision insurance

13 paid holidays per year

Life & AD&D coverage

Job summary

CITY OF ALABASTER is seeking a Wastewater Collections Apprentice to support pump stations and sewer mains operations, ensuring continuous flow to the treatment plant. You will assist with preventive maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs while logging results and maintaining records.

Requires a High School Diploma and experience with equipment operation; valid Alabama driver’s license; and within one year, certification as Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I or IC.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and experience in equipment operation required; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid State driver’s license.
• Must obtain Alabama Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I or IC certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance/repairs on pump stations, sewer mains, and manholes.
• Perform drain and sewer camera inspections; log results and maintain accurate records.
• Respond to citizen requests involving sewer problems.
• Operate equipment and utilize a variety of hand and power tools; identify maintenance needs.
• Assist with monitoring of systems through gauges, graphs, meters and control panels.
• Obtain estimates on materials and maintenance needs; make purchases as required.
• Assist with maintaining City facilities including minor building/fencing repairs and mowing.

Skills

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Citizen service

Education

High School Diploma

Alabama WWTP Operator Grade I/IC certification within 1 year

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

CITY OF ALABASTER is seeking a Wastewater Collections Apprentice to support pump stations and sewer mains operations, ensuring continuous flow to the treatment plant. You will assist with preventive maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs while logging results and maintaining records.

Requires a High School Diploma and experience with equipment operation; valid Alabama driver’s license; and within one year, certification as Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I or IC.