Apprentice-Metro Water Services

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　　Apprentice-Metro Water Services

　　Salary

　　$46,712.75 Annually

　　Location

　　Nashville, TN

　　Job Type

　　Full-Time Civil Service

　　Job Number

　　24251E

　　Department

　　Metro Water Services

　　Opening Date

　　01/24/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/2/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　Position Description

　　The Apprentice is a position located in the Metro Water Services Operations Division. It is a physically demanding position that assists mechanics, electricians, and electronic technicians with all maintenance functions at treatment plants and pumping stations, with the intended goal of learning one of the three primary trades necessary to maintain operational equipment.

　　Employees in this position must be capable of using a variety of hand tools and small equipment, perform general cleanup, operate heavy equipment, or perform other related maintenance duties as required. Work may be in confined spaces, elevated areas, or vaults.

　　This position must be available for on-call rotations, and available after hours to respond to emergencies as necessary.

　　Employees at Metro Water Services work around the clock to supply, treat, manage, and protect our water resources in a sustainable manner for the benefit of all who live, work, and play in our community. Our dedicated, diverse workforce provides high quality drinking water and the best in wastewater treatment, storm water management, and waste collection services for our customers in the Nashville-Davidson County area. Our employees work together to service more than 210,000 water and 216,000 sewer accounts along with over 150,000 curbside waste collection customers. We are looking for highly engaged individuals to join our team.

　　Typical Duties

　　Conduct daily preventive maintenance inspections of mechanical and electrical equipment.

　　Assist mechanics, electricians, and electronic technicians in performing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.

　　Observe, learn, and demonstrate increasing proficiency in at least one of the three trades employed in Operations (mechanical, electrical, or electronics).

　　Clean all work and operational areas.

　　Perform general yard work and landscaping related repairs for residential customer.

　　Assist mechanics, electricians, and electronic technicians in the repair and maintenance of all plant and pumping station equipment.

　　Assist mechanics in repairing small equipment used as part of routine work, such as chainsaws, hydraulic pumps, or pipe saws.

　　Assist mechanics in repairing and assembling pipes, including learning to weld.

　　Assist electricians in running conduit, pulling wire, and mounting electrical panels.

　　Assists Treatment Plant operations employees with cleaning tanks, or any unusual or difficult situations.

　　Learn to accurately complete maintenance work orders documenting repair and other work activities.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　High School Diploma or Equivalent

　　LICENSES REQUIRED

　　Valid Driver License

　　Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

　　Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

　　Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Basic knowledge of small tools and equipment used in construction and municipal maintenance work

　　Working knowledge of safety rules and occupational hazards

　　Experience reading construction drawings, blueprints or technical manuals

　　We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

　　Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

　　Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

　　Full-time, Civil Service positions -

　　10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

　　1 Sick Day per month

　　12 Paid Holidays per year

　　Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

　　20 vacation days per year

　　3 Personal days per year

　　1 Sick Day per month

　　12 paid holidays per year

　　Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

　　Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

　　Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

　　01

　　Do you have a valid Driver License?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　What is the highest level of education you have completed?

　　Ninth grade or higher no diploma

　　High School Diploma or equivalent

　　Associate's Degree

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Master's Degree

　　03

　　Briefly describe your experience with small tools and equipment used in construction and municipal maintenance work. If none "N/A"

　　04

　　Briefly describe your experience reading construction drawings, blueprints or technical manuals. If none 'N/A"

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

　　Address

　　Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

　　Phone

　　(615) 862-6640

　　Website

　　http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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