Water Systems Apprentice: Hands-On Operator Training

cityofmariettaga; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Marietta Water Department is seeking an apprentice to gain hands-on experience maintaining, repairing, and installing water and wastewater infrastructure in Marietta, GA. Starting pay is based on qualifications, with on-the-job training and opportunities to advance as you complete required training and certifications.

You will work under a Foreperson or experienced Operator, learning to install taps, service hydrants, repair mains, and perform related tasks, with safety and reliability

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license with a clean seven-year driving history; must obtain a Georgia Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) learner's permit within six months of hire and a Class A CDL within one year of obtaining the permit.
• Must obtain flagging certification within the working test period.
• Must complete trenching and shoring, and confined space entry certification within two years of employment.
• Ability to learn and follow standard safety practices in heavy construction.
• Must be able to work a rotating on-call schedule as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Install water and wastewater taps for new services as part of a crew.
• Install and service fire hydrants as part of a crew.
• Repair broken water mains or wastewater services as part of a crew.
• Flag traffic around work sites as assigned.
• Replace and adjust water and wastewater appurtenances as part of a crew.
• Perform high-pressure water cleaning of wastewater mains and services.
• Stock truck with standard items and materials; deliver and pick up as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on the assigned truck; keep it clean.

Skills

Safety practices

Heavy construction

Flagging

On‑call rotation

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Learner Permit

Flagging certification

Job description

City of Marietta Water Department is seeking an apprentice to gain hands-on experience maintaining, repairing, and installing water and wastewater infrastructure in Marietta, GA. Starting pay is based on qualifications, with on-the-job training and opportunities to advance as you complete required training and certifications.

You will work under a Foreperson or experienced Operator, learning to install taps, service hydrants, repair mains, and perform related tasks, with safety and reliability