Job Details Job Title Internship City of Charlotte/Charlotte Water-Pipeline Academy Job ID 501522 Location City of Charlotte Full/Part Time Regular/Temporary Temporary Close Date 11/04/2018 ------------ CoC Job Details Charlotte Water is currently accepting applications for the Pipeline Academy Program. This internship will include hands on experience, classroom learning, and exposure to the water and wastewater industry. The intern must be able to commit to the full seven-month assignment and be available to work a designated weekly/hourly schedule. Within the following divisions, interns will rotate between the identified positions and gain job readiness skills. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Customer Service Division - Water Service Technician Major Duties to Be Learned: * How to perform comprehensive field inspection of the water meter, register/wiring, and transmitter. Interrogates transmitter to validate proper and accurate reading match with register. * Replacement of inoperable or malfunctioning meter and/or metering equipment. * Read maps, navigate and follow routes in and out of metro and rural roads. * Inspects water meter connections for leaks and replaces material as needed to repair leaks. Customer/Revenue Service Assistant (Pre-Billing) Major Duties to Be Learned: * Perform detailed review and analysis of commercial and industrial water services that include multiple meters, private deduction meters, fire line services and irrigation. * Generate work orders for the field customer service personnel to investigate water services and metering equipment for performance and operational compliance. * Analyze the causes of zero consumption by seasonal variances, conformance of metering equipment, inactive accounts and residency vacancies. * Perform pre-bill consumption adjustments and refers any monetary post-billing adjustments to appropriate departments. Lift Station and Water/Wastewater Treatment Divisions - Treatment Plant Mechanic Major Duties to Be Learned: * Perform tests to determine operating efficiency of equipment, documents readings, and prepares reports. * How to read blueprints, manuals, and specifications for troubleshooting work. * Perform skilled level work in all areas of preventative maintenance, repair. * How to troubleshoot on process equipment found in wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, and sewage pumping stations. Physical Requirements Include: * Work in confined spaces up to forty feet below ground including wet wells. * Climb ladders, and work at heights of up to twenty feet high. Minimum Qualifications: High School Graduate or educational equivalent (i.e. GED); Valid Driver's License Salary Range: $12.00 hourly How to Apply: Apply online. If you need assistance completing your online application, you are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us. Conditions of Employment: The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check. Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments. Some positions may require the ability to obtain a City Driving Permit. Candidates may also be required to pass a physical examination, polygraph exam, other skill evaluations and background check screens. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ------------