Apprentice Utility Technician

About the role

Aqua Ohio is offering an Apprentice – Utility Technician position for high school students looking to learn about the water/wastewater industry. This 6-month apprenticeship program provides an overview of opportunities in the water and wastewater industry, with successful completion resulting in a full-time position as a Utility Technician at one of Aqua's Ohio locations.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate and maintain water distribution and sewer collection system facilities, including water mains, valves, hydrants, service lines, sanitary sewer manholes, etc.
• Utilize company technology to ensure assigned work is captured within work order management applications
• Learn daily work complies with OEPA and PUCO regulatory requirements for operations
• Ensure that daily work complies with established company safety policies and procedures
• Learn how to operate and perform maintenance on equipment used in the maintenance of the water and/or waste water system
• Learn how to read and interpret maps, drawings and schematics including GIS data
• Learn how to locate and mark mains, services and other facilities for construction work
• Learn how to perform customer service, meter reading and treatment plant operations work as assigned
• Satisfactorily meet internal and external customer requirements through effective communication and initiative
• Proficient in communicating via email and text
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Proficient at using computer/tablet Windows based applications

Pay

$16.00 per hour.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs
• Must be able to walk long distances