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Apprenticeship Programs

WHAT PRE-APPRENTICES DO

The pre-apprentice assists in trade and non-trade functions in general maintenance and general labor duties. Duties include, but are not limited to: assisting in operations and maintenance tasks associated with pump plants, treatment plants, and the distribution system; learning and using basic tools and techniques as required to perform operations and maintenance tasks at various facilities; and operating a motor vehicle, pickup truck, forklift, or other light equipment as required.

WHAT MECHANICS DO

Apprentice mechanics assist maintenance mechanics in:

  • The installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and piping systems related to water treatment plants, pump plants and distribution systems.

  • This equipment includes pumps, valves, mechanical drives, water reclamation systems and chemical feed systems.
WHAT ELECTRICIANS DO

Apprentice electricians assist maintenance electricians in:

  • The installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair to industrial electrical equipment and systems.

  • This equipment includes pumps, motors, motor controls, transformers, circuit breakers, electrically operated valves, switchgear, variable and constant speed drives; programmable logic controllers, emergency generator systems, power systems and lighting systems.

Page updated: October 1, 2008