About the Department

Become an Apprentice in Municipal Government!

Excellent opportunity to learn a trade with competitive pay and benefits while completing on-the-job training and paid training classes. If you’re ready to learn the skills that will help you build your career, apply today!

The Public Works Apprentice position is a temporary 3-year work training program, with the potential for additional training programs designed to cross train and help individuals establish skills that will help build a career. While the City cannot guarantee full-time employment after completing the Apprentice program, many employees who have held similar positions have gone on to full-time Public Works careers.

Position Duties

Under direct supervision, progress through the 3-year work training program to become a well-rounded member of the Public Works Department:

• Collect refuse, recycling, and yard waste
• Operate all types of heavy equipment, such as scooters, rear packers, and hook lifts
• Become familiar with routes through refuse collection and snow operations
• Participate in training initiatives, such as landfill safety and dumpster emptying

Minimum Qualifications

• Familiarity with using hand tools and power tools/equipment
• Good driving record and must be able to attain a CDL License Class B with Air Brake Endorsement
• Ability to work alternate work-hour schedules for winter, weekends, and when workload dictates
• At least 18 years old
• The ability to perform strenuous physical lifting and work in all weather conditions

Other Qualifications

Excellent benefits package of employer funded and voluntary benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid time off, sick leave and holidays
• Retirement pension (IMRF) – best funded state retirement plan
• Voluntary benefits: Aflac, Family Service EAP, Wellness Program
  
  

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.