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MOUNDS Vi�v JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Apprentice Grade: 4 Supervisor Title: Public Works Foreman Department: Public Works FLSA Status: Non -Union; Non -Exempt Date Reviewed: 08/26/2024 Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience: ➢ High School Diploma or GED. ➢ One summer as a seasonal employee within the Public Works Department. ➢ Preferred: One (1) year experience in general, skilled, or semi -skilled labor performing maintenance, repair, construction, or other similar job -related tasks on municipal infrastructure or operating motorized equipment for these activities. ➢ Preferred: Possession of a MN Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement Nature of Work: This is a two (2) year apprenticeship. At the conclusion of the training, the candidate is expected to understand the essential work functions for all Public Works Subdivisions as listed below. Wastewater is the primary subdivision for the Apprentice. The expectation is -For the Apprentice to spend most of the time in the Wastewater area. When time allows, training will occur in other subdivisions. The Apprentice will receive on the job training over the course of two -years, spending accumulatively two (2)- months each of the following Public Works subdivisions: Drinking Water, Wastewater, Storm Water, Streets, and Parks. The Apprentice will spend accumulatively one (1) month each in the Vehicle and Equipment and Facility subdivisions. The Apprentice is responsible for learning and understanding a wide variety of skilled and general maintenance work activities and functions including operating, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the municipal infrastructure and equipment associated with the drinking water supply, treatment, storage, and distribution system; wastewater collection system; stormwater conveyance, ponds, and treatment systems; streets, trails, and right-of-way; parks, recreation facilities, and forestry; and buildings and grounds. Once the candidate has reached the end of the two (2) year training period, achieved all required trainings and certifications for the apprenticeship, if a position exists within the department the candidate will be promoted into or allowed to apply for the vacant position. Communicates with: Internally — Public works staff. Externally —Vendors and general public. Supervision: None Essential Work Functions for all subdivisions will be taught to the Apprentice. Only after training or certification(s) have been obtained will the Apprentice be allowed to participate or perform the following activities: • Assists and participates in responding to emergencies affecting municipal infrastructure function including storm debris clean up, water and sewer pipe breaks, traffic control, flooding, and other urgent matters. • Operates a variety of common industry and specialized vehicles, heavy and light equipment, machinery, and tools. Assist and participate in routine maintenance and repair of such vehicles, equipment, machinery, and tools. Cleans