Construction Apprentice I
2 weeks ago
Location : Gainesville, GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00856
Department: Department of Water Resources
Division: Water Distribution
Opening Date: 05/09/2024
Summary
Assist with operation and maintenance of the water and sewer systems. Installs, repairs, and maintains water and sewer lines insuring service to the customers is uninterrupted or restored as soon as possible.
Job Duties
Responds to reports of water line, water meter, water main, or sewer line breaks; locate breaks and lines prior to digging; finds the shut off valves by using a locating device and cuts off service before repair begins.
Cuts and fits pipes above or below ground to specifications necessary to install or repair water or sewer lines; assembles the pipe system; operates cutting tools and saws; installs or replaces manholes, valves, and other pipe fittings.
Raises, lowers, or moves water and sewer lines as needed due to new construction; assists in operating a boring machine.
Cleans around fire hydrants; greases all fittings and fill hydrants with oil; paints fire hydrants; tests hydrant flow to assure there are no blockages and adequate pressure is available; pumps water out of ditches during repairs; use a sewer jet to clean sewer lines.
Uses sling blade and bush axe for clearing sewer line or utility right-of-ways; empties drying beds as instructed; paints equipment/machinery as needed; may assist in cleaning facilities.
Operates a variety of hand and power tools to clear and maintain utility easements and right-of-ways. Tools include shovel, axe, sling blade, bush axe, power tools, chain saw, weed eater, etc.
May put out road signs; may flag traffic during construction.
Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.
Shovels asphalt from asphalt pile or from dump truck, levels hole with a loop, and packs asphalt with a hand tamp or gas-powered tamp.
Assists with construction of sidewalks, curbs and gutters; levels construction area; builds forms; mixes cement; pours cement; levels cement using a bull float, hand float and/or trowel.
Employee subject to work scheduled weekend, holiday, or after hours standby.
Performs other related duties as required.
Employee subject to recall to duty in cases of emergency.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
None required.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
DOT Certified Flagger (within 6 months from date of hire)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of department operations and procedures.
Skill in operating hand and power tools and small equipment used by department.
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 80 pounds.
Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
Supplemental Information
This position is classified as safety-sensitive. Incumbent will be subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Gainesville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The City of Gainesville conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Overview
Part of the City of Gainesville's success is due to the efforts and loyalty of City employees. Gainesville offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees and retirees. In assessing our comprehensive programs, the City has taken great care to seek a fair balance between business needs and employment security. There are many options available which afford City staff with coverage to best suit individual and family needs. In many cases, deductions are available on a pre-tax basis.
City Benefits Paid at 100%
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Clinic & Wellness Center
- GMEBS Retirement Plan (select positions)
- Life Insurance (up to $75,000)
- Paid Holidays (10)
- Paid Jury Duty Leave
- Paid Military Leave
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Protective Safety Equipment
- Short-Term Disability Insurance (After 12 months of employment)
- Tuition Reimbursement (After one year of employment)
- Uniforms (select positions)
- Workers' Compensation
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Death and Dismemberment
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Long-Term Disability
- Medical
- Plan A Retirement (50% City paid - select positions)
- Vision
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Biweekly Paycheck
- Credit Union
- Direct Deposit
- Discount PC Purchase Plan
- Employee Recognition Events
- Employee Wellness Opportunities
- Free Flu Shot
- Free Parking
- Health and Benefits Fair
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