Public Works Apprentice (Streets and Roads)
Full Time
Fayette County, KY
Posted
Job description
SALARY
The minimum salary is
$15.376
per hour
This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime, if applicable.
Pay Grade 504
FILING DEADLINE DATE
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 14, 2023
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this classification is to perform manual labor to support the public works operations while also learning the fundamentals of the operations and how to drive and operate equipment and vehicles.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- No experience required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Learns to operate commercially rated vehicles, heavy equipment, power tools and other equipment/machinery; obtains appropriate CDL licensing
- Learns and performs basic sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure maintenance and repair to include point repairs, the installation of clean outs, proper cleaning procedures for storm inlets and sewer lines, etc.
- Assists crews and special projects which may include working with the tree crews, pavement repair projects, repairing waste roll carts, and/or the collection of municipal solid waste
- Works special events and attends classroom training
- Performs related work as assigned
SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
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Valid Driver’s License
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All positions must obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B within the first year (12) months of employment and maintain the CDL as a condition of continued employment
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16
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Must be able to work shifts, weekends, holidays, on-call duty, and call back duty
EXAMINATION
Examination will be a training and experience evaluation from information provided on the application at filing deadline date.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit LFUCG electronic application through www.lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but may be electronically attached/uploaded to the application.
Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but may be electronically attached/uploaded to the application.
Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***
CLOSING STATEMENT
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are provided below:
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Health and wellness benefits: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/health-and-wellness-benefits
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Paid and unpaid time off benefits: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/index.php/paid-and-unpaid-time-benefits
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Direct Deposit is required of all employees.
The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:
Division of Human Resources
200 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 258-3030
Web site: www.lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov
Division of Human Resources
200 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 258-3030
Web site: www.lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov
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