Job Details Job Title Apprentice Utility Technician I Job ID 500946 Location City of Charlotte Full/Part Time Regular/Temporary Regular Close Date 04/29/2018 ------------ CoC Job Details CHARLOTTE WATER (CLTWATER) is seeking an Apprentice Utility Technician I. This position is based in field operations and will assist with basic construction & maintenance of Charlotte Waters water/sewer lines. This apprenticeship position includes on the job training in conjunction with completing classroom instruction related to the occupation. Candidate must have a strong desire to learn. Job Description: Upon completion of the one-year apprenticeship the apprentice will perform the duties of the Utility Technician within the City of Charlotte / Charlotte Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems. Major Duties and Responsibilities: * Performs manual and semi-skilled tasks related to construction, repair and maintenance, cuts out streets and driveways, manually excavates, backfills and compacts excavated areas to facilitate repair. * Locates utilities on the job, digs out utilities manually or by machine. * Performs simple measurements; interprets meter readings, performs routine safety inspections. * Receives parts and materials from warehouse personnel; interacts with utilities customers. * Transports materials, tools, and equipment to and from job sites, sets up and removes warning signs and traffic control devices. * Operates the following: electronic utility locators, hand and power tools, equipment such as jackhammers, tampers, fire hydrants, gas monitors, air compressors, pneumatic tools and generators. * Based on a checklist, maintains utility vehicles in clean, operating condition. * Maintains truck inventory, maintains clean and safe work area. * Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities learned in the Apprenticeship Program: * Ability to operate power tools and operate small equipment; * Ability to operate electronic locators, jackhammers, tampers, fire hydrants, front-end loaders, chainsaws, air compressors, generators, and other equipment; * Knowledge on how to maintain truck inventory and safe work areas; * Knowledge on how to set up jet/vac units and clean and unblock wastewater lines * Ability to effectively interact with Charlotte Water customers; * Obtainment of Class A commercial drivers license CDL with tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire; * Obtainment of City of Charlotte Drivers Permit Minimum Qualifications: Valid North Carolina Drivers License, High School Graduate or Equivalent Physical Requirements: Must be able to walk over rough terrain, jump ditches, and work in adverse conditions (hot and cold). Requires occasional lifting up to 100 pounds; and walking from 1 to 10 miles over various types of terrain. Requires working on noisy construction sites, residential areas and in high traffic areas. Ability to work outside 90% of the time. Salary Range: $13.80 per hour How to Apply: 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. ------------