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STUDENT APPRENTICE
 Western Virginia Water Authority | |
 United States, Virginia, Roanoke | |
 Feb 21, 2025 | |
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JOB POSITION: STUDENT APPRENTICE
Division: Human Resources Status: Non-Exempt Grade: Not in Grade Job Code: 800 Reports to: Assigned Supervisor (or Student Apprentice Coordinator) Date: 06-03-22 Revised Date: 00-00-00 Last Reviewed Date: 00-00-00 SUMMARY OF JOB Works under trainer in various areas of Authority. Specific work areas an Apprentices may work are Field Operations, Water Operations, Wastewater Operations, Meter Operations or Office Operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned or scheduled. * Be dedicated to learning new skills. Must put in extra time and effort in building knowledge and experience in the specific area they are assigned. * Must make notes on what trainer is training. * Must be able to handle constructive feedback. * Must meet all deadlines required by the trainer. * Must have ability to solve problems and resolve issues. * Must follow all instructions of the trainer and work well as part of the entire team. * Must follow all safety procedures. * Works towards licensure in areas that require license. * Must not perform any work that is restricted by the age of the Student Apprentice. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Ability to work directly under a supervision instructions. * Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules. * Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers, other Water Authority departments and the general public. * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps and procedure manuals. * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form. * Ability to work alone or in a team environment. * Must possess and maintain a good work ethic with a strong emphasis on good attendance, reporting to work on time, completing job assignments in a timely manner, maintaining a good work attitude, performing all job duties as assigned and/or scheduled. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Must be in 11th or 12th grade in the Authority service area public schools. CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS * None. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS JOB The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. If corrective lenses are noted on driver's license, the lenses must be worn when operating Authority vehicles. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, balance or crawl. * Employee must be able to stand for an extended amount of time at the jobsite. * Employee must be physically able to walk several miles during the day. * Employee must be physically able to regularly reach overhead. * Employee must regularly lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds with assistance. Assistance is required on weight amounts above those listed. Failure to do so could result in injury and denied Worker's Compensation benefits. WORK ENVIRONMENT ENCOUNTERED IN THIS JOB The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Employee will be regularly exposed to moderate or high noise level, extreme outside weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty conditions and wet and/or humid conditions. * Employees will be subject to roadway hazards, i.e. traffic. * Employee will be subject to outside hazards, i.e. poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt, animals. GENERAL STATEMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to in this job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties or tasks performed by personnel so classified. The following will identify the selection guidelines for job placement: * WVWA application * Rating of education, experience, training and qualifications * Reference checks * Interview with WVWA management team * Applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol test * A criminal background check and social security number verification will be performed. The results must match information provided by the applicant on the WVWA application * Job related test might be required and would be administered to all applicants applying for the position | |