Public Service Trainee
Mobile Area Water and Sewer System, Mobile, AL, United States
Public Service Trainee
Performs routine unskilled and limited semi-skilled manual labor, in the construction and/or maintenance of water and sewer lines, meter repair, grounds and maintenance, water/sewer installations, and cross connections. Performs a variety of indoor/outdoor tasks, using some small hand-operated power tools and mechanical equipment. May operate trucks and other equipment to transport personnel and tools to and from work sites, and to load, unload, and move materials. (The use of an iPad, or other electronic devices, may be required.)
DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
Water& Sewer Installations/Repairs
Easement Maintenance/Grounds and Maintenance
Cross Connections Controls & Meter Repair
Water & Sewer Installations/Disconnections
Field Investigation/Infiltration & Inflow
Clerical
Permanent Classified Employee (i.e. Public Service Worker I, Utility Clerk, Customer Service Representative I) Benefits:
Based on Salary; up to $100,000 of Life Insurance-$0 Cost
Long-Term Disability Insurance-$0 Cost
Short Term Disability Insurance is available
RSA (Retirement Systems of Alabama)-Employees pay 6% (Tier II)
Eligible for Retirement at age 62 with a minimum of 10 years of service
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Superior Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
In-House Training
Education Reimbursement (Up to $7,500 annually for tuition, books, fees)
Periodic Cost of Living Increases
Holiday Gift Card ($40)
The best working facilities and equipment
No-Cost Uniforms Annually
No-Cost Safety Shoes
Paid Training for Continuing Education and CEU's for Professional Licenses
Flu Shots Annually-$0 Cost (Includes Spouse)
13 Paid Holidays
Accrued 10 Days of Vacation Leave and 10 Days of Sick Leave Annually (at a Rate of 3.077 hours per pay period)
Health Fair Screenings
(1) Floating Holiday-8 hours of holiday leave (effective immediately upon hire)
Flex Benefits Card
RSA-1/Empower/Nationwide (3 Optional 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans)
Access to Premise Onsite Medical Clinic for covered employees, retirees, spouse and dependents (no cost generic prescriptions and low copay)
Employee Events
Onsite Employee Fitness Walking Trail
Minimum Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have a *VALID driver's license
Acceptable Driving Record (based on MAWSS Driving Scale)
Background Check Required
Drug Test and Physical Required
Verifiable GED or High School Diploma Required- NO EXCEPTIONS
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORK:
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks; ability to understand and follow simple written or oral directions; physical strength and stamina; communicates clearly; treats others with professionalism and respect. Must be able to read and write and have some experience in heavy manual labor work; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
THE PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINEE PROCESS
Step 1: Public Service Trainee must work a total 1,040 hours or more before applying for permanent classified employment under the Mobile County Personnel Board.
Step 2: Once the Public Service Trainee has worked 1040 hours successfully within 6-7 months, the Public Service Trainee will be eligible to apply for promotion to Public Service Worker I, which is a 5% increase in salary. As a PSWI, the employee will be on probation for 6 months in this position. Once the employee has completed 6 months successfully, the employee is eligible for an additional 2.5% merit raise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Performs routine unskilled and limited semi-skilled manual labor, in the construction and/or maintenance of water and sewer lines, meter repair, grounds and maintenance, water/sewer installations, and cross connections. Performs a variety of indoor/outdoor tasks, using some small hand-operated power tools and mechanical equipment. May operate trucks and other equipment to transport personnel and tools to and from work sites, and to load, unload, and move materials. (The use of an iPad, or other electronic devices, may be required.)
DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
Water& Sewer Installations/Repairs
Easement Maintenance/Grounds and Maintenance
Cross Connections Controls & Meter Repair
Water & Sewer Installations/Disconnections
Field Investigation/Infiltration & Inflow
Clerical
Permanent Classified Employee (i.e. Public Service Worker I, Utility Clerk, Customer Service Representative I) Benefits:
Based on Salary; up to $100,000 of Life Insurance-$0 Cost
Long-Term Disability Insurance-$0 Cost
Short Term Disability Insurance is available
RSA (Retirement Systems of Alabama)-Employees pay 6% (Tier II)
Eligible for Retirement at age 62 with a minimum of 10 years of service
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Superior Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
In-House Training
Education Reimbursement (Up to $7,500 annually for tuition, books, fees)
Periodic Cost of Living Increases
Holiday Gift Card ($40)
The best working facilities and equipment
No-Cost Uniforms Annually
No-Cost Safety Shoes
Paid Training for Continuing Education and CEU's for Professional Licenses
Flu Shots Annually-$0 Cost (Includes Spouse)
13 Paid Holidays
Accrued 10 Days of Vacation Leave and 10 Days of Sick Leave Annually (at a Rate of 3.077 hours per pay period)
Health Fair Screenings
(1) Floating Holiday-8 hours of holiday leave (effective immediately upon hire)
Flex Benefits Card
RSA-1/Empower/Nationwide (3 Optional 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans)
Access to Premise Onsite Medical Clinic for covered employees, retirees, spouse and dependents (no cost generic prescriptions and low copay)
Employee Events
Onsite Employee Fitness Walking Trail
Minimum Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have a *VALID driver's license
Acceptable Driving Record (based on MAWSS Driving Scale)
Background Check Required
Drug Test and Physical Required
Verifiable GED or High School Diploma Required- NO EXCEPTIONS
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORK:
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks; ability to understand and follow simple written or oral directions; physical strength and stamina; communicates clearly; treats others with professionalism and respect. Must be able to read and write and have some experience in heavy manual labor work; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
THE PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINEE PROCESS
Step 1: Public Service Trainee must work a total 1,040 hours or more before applying for permanent classified employment under the Mobile County Personnel Board.
Step 2: Once the Public Service Trainee has worked 1040 hours successfully within 6-7 months, the Public Service Trainee will be eligible to apply for promotion to Public Service Worker I, which is a 5% increase in salary. As a PSWI, the employee will be on probation for 6 months in this position. Once the employee has completed 6 months successfully, the employee is eligible for an additional 2.5% merit raise.
Equal Opportunity Employer