Construction Apprentice I - Full-time
•7 days ago
Verified Pay | $19 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time |
Location | Gainesville, Georgia |
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h2About the Department/h2pAssist with operation and maintenance of the water and sewer systems.nbsp; Installs, repairs, and maintains water and sewer lines insuring service to the customers is uninterrupted or restored as soon as possible.brnbsp;/ph2Position Duties/h2pResponds 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.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;brbrCuts 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.brbrRaises, lowers, or moves water and sewer lines as needed due to new construction; assists in operating a boring machine.brbrCleans 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.brbrUses 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.brbrnbsp;Operates a variety of hand and power tools to clear and maintain utility easements and right-of-ways.nbsp; Tools include shovel, axe, sling blade, bush axe, power tools, chain saw, weed eater, etc.brbrMay put out road signs; may flag traffic during construction.brbrPerforms routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.brbrShovels asphalt from asphalt pile or from dump truck, levels hole with a loop, and packs asphalt with a hand tamp or gas-powered tamp.brbrnbsp;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.brbrEmployee subject to work scheduled weekend, holiday, or after hours standby.brbrPerforms other related duties as required.brbrEmployee subject to recall to duty in cases of emergency.brbrnbsp;/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pstrongEducation and Experience:/strongbrbrNone required.brbrstrongLicenses and Certifications:/strongbrbrValid Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).brbrDOT Certified Flagger (within 6 months from date of hire)brbrstrongKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/strongbrbrKnowledge of department operations and procedures.brnbsp;brSkill in operating hand and power tools and small equipment used by department.brbrAbility to lift and carry objects up to 80 pounds.brbrAbility to take and follow directions from supervisor.brbrnbsp;/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pThis position is classified as safety-sensitive.nbsp; Incumbent will be subject to random drug/alcohol testing.brbremThis class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive.nbsp; It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job.nbsp; The incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification./embrbrnbsp;/p
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Full-time Jobs Part-time Jobs Gig Jobs Posting ID: 1099773133 Posted: 2025-07-16 Job Title: Construction Apprentice