Pre-Apprentice
Company: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern Califo
Location: Riverside
Posted on: November 17, 2024
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Job Description:
PRE-APPRENTICE 2024
Internal / External application period: Friday, August 2, 2024,
(8:00 a.m. PDT) through Tuesday, August 27, 2024 (4:30 p.m. PDT),
or until 750 applications are received.
Y-Rating Internal Only
Applicants in AFSCME job families who enter the Apprenticeship
Program shall be eligible for y-rating when their current hourly
rate exceeds the scheduled grades and steps in the apprentice
program. For employees that this might apply to, this means that
you will not be eligible for a cost-of-living increase until the
pay rate of the position you are in catches up and exceeds your
y-rate amount.
JOB INFORMATION The following groups (Treatment and Water Quality,
Conveyance and Distribution, and Integrated Operations Planning &
Support Services) have a total of 15 openings in the Eastern and
Western Region for pre-apprentice positions in the Electrical and
Mechanical maintenance crafts.
These pre-entry-level positions require no experience and will be
responsible for performing general maintenance and general labor
duties related to Metropolitan's treatment plants and distribution
systems. Upon successful completion of the pre-apprentice term of
approximately 6 months, candidates will enter one of Metropolitan's
State-certified apprenticeship programs.
Candidates select trade and location based on ranked scores (i.e.,
top score has first choice).
ANTICIPATED LOCATIONS 5 ELECTRICAL POSITIONS (Maintenance
Electrician Apprenticeship Program)
10 MECHANICAL POSITIONS (Maintenance Mechanical Apprenticeship
Program)
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU: Download and review the with Sample
Test. See download instructions below.
**IMPORTANT**
YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED
For additional information about the Apprenticeship Program email
ApprenticeProgram2@mwdh2o.com
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Successful candidates will serve a trial period (pre-apprentice) of
no less than 6 months. The objective of the 6-month trial period is
to prepare employees to enter a 4-year apprenticeship in the
electrical or mechanical trades at Metropolitan. After successful
completion of the prescribed trial period, successful candidates
will indenture into a 4-year apprenticeship program.
Those individuals who advance into an apprenticeship program will
learn their trade on the job, working with journey-level
maintenance electricians or maintenance mechanics, and from
dedicated classroom instruction. The 4-year program is comprised of
7,280 hours of combined on-the-job training (OJT) and related
instruction. Related and supplemental instruction classes will be
held during the apprentice's normal working hours for an average
duration of 80 hours per 6-month period of apprenticeship.
A significant amount of home study is required to be performed by
the apprentice during non-working hours.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential and other important responsibilities
and duties may include but are not limited to the following: ---
Assists in performing operations and maintenance tasks associated
with Metropolitan pump plants, treatment plants, and distribution
system; learns and uses basic tools and techniques as required for
performing operations and maintenance tasks at various facilities.
--- Operates a motor vehicle, pickup truck, forklift, or other
light equipment as required. --- Participates in and receives
various job-related and safety training. --- Performs other related
duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Requirements --- Applicant must be 18
years of age or older. --- Graduation from high school (High School
Diploma) or a Certificate of High School Equivalency. --- Valid
California Class C Driver's License or equivalent (required at time
of application) that allows you to drive during your
employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities --- Knowledge in mathematics and
basic science fundamentals. Skill and Ability to: --- Perform
mathematical functions including algebra. --- Perform tasks that
require good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and
balance.
--- Make satisfactory progress in the prescribed academic and
practical exercises related to an apprenticeship program. ---
Understand and follow oral and written instructions. ---
Effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing, through simple or routine correspondence and reports.
Understand and comply with policies and standards for workplace
health and safety. --- Work in a team environment. PHYSICAL
DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands and working
condition characteristics described here are representative of
those that must be met or may be encountered 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. --- Frequently
stand, walk, reach above shoulders, push, and pull. --- Frequently
lift and/or move heavy loads over 25 pounds. --- Occasionally
required to sit, use dexterity (includes keyboard), climb, balance,
stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, and twist. Occasionally exposed
to wet and/or humid conditions, works at elevated heights,
precarious places, tunnels, confined spaces, extreme cold and
extreme heat conditions. --- Frequently works near moving
mechanical parts and low/high electrical voltage and works
outdoors.
SELECTION PROCEDURE --- Screen for Minimum Qualifications. --- All
applicants will be screened for minimum qualifications listed on
the job posting. Only applicants meeting the minimum qualifications
will be allowed to proceed to the written exam.
Written Exam --- Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will
be invited to participate in a written entrance examination. The
written exam is a 3-hour (approximately) multiple-choice
examination on general aptitude and mathematical knowledge,
including algebra. --- Applicants must receive a score of 70% or
higher to move forward in the recruitment process. Applicants will
move forward based on their scores, from highest to lowest, on the
Written Entrance Examination. The number of applicants receiving
oral interviews will be equal to the number of apprentice positions
expected in that grouping, multiplied by five (15 positions x 5
resulting in 75 applicants). Locations --- To schedule the written
exam candidates will select from a wide variety of and select an
available time slot to test.
---Note: Two forms of Photo ID will be required. .
---Please read:
Oral Interview --- Applicants must receive a score of 70% or more
on the oral interview to move forward in the process. --- Interview
scores will be combined with the written exam to obtain an
eligibility ranking. Physical Abilities Test --- The Physical
Abilities Test will consist of job-related activities. Tests are
pass/fail and do not contribute to the ranked score. Only
applicants that pass Physical Abilities Testing will move forward
in the process.
During the Physical Abilities Testing you will be asked to perform
five (5) different types of tasks. All must be completed within the
given time. Below is a quick summary and what is expected of
you.
--- Confined Space (simulation) Safely climb up and down ladders;
work in a confined space; work and assemble items in low light
conditions; and work and move while wearing proper protective
equipment. --- Color Identification Demonstrate the ability to
properly match colors. --- Shoveling Test Demonstrate safe
shoveling techniques; keep sand within boundaries of a wooden
frame; and cleanup workstation.
--- Climbing/Lifting Test Carry a bucket containing 20lbs up and
down stairs; lower and lift a bucket containing 20lbs; lower a
bucket into a targeted area and keep bucket within line of sight.
--- Working Overhead Safely lift conduit sections from the floor to
overhead; demonstrate ability to steady the conduit to begin
threading onto coupling; safely work from a portable ladder and
demonstrate ability to twist the conduit while supporting the free
end. Only applicants that pass all parts of the Physical Abilities
Test will move forward in the process. Applicants failing the Color
Identification Test would only be excluded from the electrical
apprenticeship positions.
VETERANS Thank you for your service! Program qualifies for GI Bill
Benefits. Upon written proof (DD214), applicants may earn
additional points toward their overall ranking score as follows:
10-points for service in the Armed Services of the United States of
America with a discharge or release under conditions other than
dishonorable in accordance with California Labor Code 3076.5.
RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE DATES
You will receive an email by September 10th advising you of your
status and if you are moving forward in the process. If you are
moving forward, you will receive an email with specifics.
September 12, 2024 - September 23, 2024 (appx.): Written Test
(Online) testing centers at various Southern California, Arizona,
and Nevada Locations (If you are in a different state and need a
testing center, please email jobs@mwdh2o.com)
October 3, 2024, October 7-10, 2024: Oral Interviews - VIRTUAL (was
October 1, 2024 - October 9, 2024 (appx.): Oral Interviews -
VIRTUAL)
October 21, 2024 - October 24, 2024 (appx.): Physical Abilities
Test - Riverside, California
Work Schedule: 4/10 [Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday
dependent on location, 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.] This is based on
business needs.
Hourly Salary: Increased to $22.54 Per Hr.
Updates to Your Status May Be Sent Via E-Mail, Postal Mail or
Phone. Please Make Sure You Are Checking Your Spam / Junk Mail.
Classes are held two to three consecutive days once per month at
the Diamond Valley Lake Training Center. Travel time and expenses
are paid.
Job Code No.: S01 Pay Grade: 17 Bargaining Unit: AFSCME - Unit
02
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work being performed by employees in this
classification / job.
To view the full job description, click here:
ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a
state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and
retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six
counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and
Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its
members to develop increased water conservation, recycling,
storage, and other resource-management programs.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed
to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who
need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection
process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.
Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other
protected characteristic(s).
Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water
District of Southern California must have work authorization that
does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for
employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other
employment-based immigration case).
Keywords: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern Califo, Buena Park , Pre-Apprentice, Other , Riverside, California
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