Water/Wastewater Operator Apprentice — Paid Training

Orange Water And Sewer Authority; Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical & dental

Dependent coverage

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Cell phone stipend

Uniforms provided

Shoe reimbursement

Job summary

Orange Water And Sewer Authority invites candidates to join its one-year Apprenticeship Program for Water or Wastewater Plant Operators. The program combines on-the-job training, mentorship, and classroom instruction to prepare for professional certifications in the water or wastewater field.

Apprentices commit to a 40-hour work week as temporary employees. Upon completion, you will be prepared to become a certified operator in a water or wastewater system, though OWASA does not guarantee

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a HS diploma or GED.
• Valid NC Driver's License.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow safety rules.
• Open to feedback and learning from mentors.
• Ability to frequently exert up to 50+ pounds.
• Successful completion of drug screen, physical, background check, and apprenticeship agreement.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliability

Punctuality

Safety compliance

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Orange Water And Sewer Authority invites candidates to join its one-year Apprenticeship Program for Water or Wastewater Plant Operators. The program combines on-the-job training, mentorship, and classroom instruction to prepare for professional certifications in the water or wastewater field.

Apprentices commit to a 40-hour work week as temporary employees. Upon completion, you will be prepared to become a certified operator in a water or wastewater system, though OWASA does not guarantee