Field Services Apprentice

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Apprentice Level Full Salary Range: Hourly Rate $17.60-$26.40 (depending on related experience and licenses)

Applicants that already have a CDL, DEQ licenses, and/or related experience will be reviewed to come in at a rate higher than the entry-level salary. Salary increases are based on progression in training and performance.

This is a Safety Sensitive Position. Employees are subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, and random drug & alcohol screening.

About the Position

The Field Services Maintenance Apprentice is a heavy labor, mechanical-based position to maintain the City's streets, water distribution systems, and wastewater distribution/collection systems. This position is for anyone who is willing to learn and wants to do a good job with a good attitude. Apprentices have a 4-day workweek with 10-hour days and a working lunch period. They may be asked to work on-call, and there are opportunities for overtime.

Apprentices will shadow and assist their team until they can perform work with minimal supervision. A new hire is on probation for a full year, with performance evaluations completed at six (6) months and at the end of the probation period.

Upon hire, the Field Services Maintenance Apprentice will be enrolled in the United States' Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program. Once they complete one year of service and obtain the required skills, they will be reclassified as a Technician I and obtain a higher salary grade. (To date, the City of Edmond is the only municipality that can provide a distinguished DOL Journeyman Certification to Field Service professionals who have passed the Technician-I level.) This progression continues with completed training and years of service to advance to the higher levels in the program. The ability to earn higher pay is directly proportional to progressing through the levels of expertise with demonstrated proficiency.

Options Pay: Additional pay may be earned by obtaining identified job-related certifications. These are not always available, but when they are, they must be approved and coordinated through the Field Services Superintendent or his designee. This is a flat amount added to your paycheck on a monthly basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Possess or obtain DEQ Licenses for Water and Wastewater
• Experience in construction, utilities, maintenance, and heavy equipment operation (preferred)
• Experience utilizing tools, operating equipment, and understanding processes and procedures (preferred)
• Willingness to work outside in the elements of all types of weather
• Willingness to work stand-by or call-back hours
• Possess or obtain a valid Class B Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License with Tanker and other required endorsements (must be 18 years of age to obtain CDL)
• Maintain an acceptable driving record per the City's insurance carrier

Responsibilities

Street:

• Repair and replace asphalt or concrete paving; crack sealing; and other infrastructure on streets and utility lines
• Set up and remove traffic control devices, including cones, flares, barriers, flashers, and more (may be required to direct traffic)
• Mow and trim grass and foliage as needed

Water:

• Repair and replace damaged water mains and related components
• Tap water mains and install new water service connections
• Install, repair, and maintain water meters and fire hydrants

Wastewater:

• Repair and replace damaged wastewater mains and related components
• Fix blockages from main lines by hydro-cleaning, sawing, and removing the blockage
• Conduct video inspections of main lines
• Execute other maintenance duties related to the water distribution system as needed
• Acquire an entry-level water/wastewater distribution/collection technician certification from ODEQ within six (6) months of hire

Necessary Skills

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to learn and apply hands-on skills, such as utilizing tools and equipment
• Knowledge of (or ability to learn and follow) safety rules, hazard training, and regulations
• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug, physical, and audio screenings

Benefits

• A four-day work week with 10-hour days and a working lunch
• Paid training time
• City-provided uniforms, tools, equipment
• Potential for Department of Labor Certification after completion of the Technician-I level
• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the Field Services Department and residents in the City of Edmond

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL VACANCIES ARE FILLED.

The City of Edmond strives to recruit, and hire based on our core values, including inclusivity and innovation. We embrace change and creative thinking to strengthen our community, and we hold ourselves to a high standard of professionalism and integrity to provide a high quality of life for Edmond residents. Our goal is to foster a creative, compassionate work environment that supports all our employees and residents regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or military service.