What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infrastructure Construction Trainee (Hourly) position at Madison, City of (WI)?
Interested in learning more about a career in Public Works with the City of Madison while getting paid? Apply to participate in the Madison Infrastructure Training – Engineering (MI-TE) Program where you will be provided classroom and hands-on training in concrete flatwork, asphalt patching, and utility casting adjustments. You’ll learn how the City’s infrastructure is constructed and maintained, related equipment operation, and construction safety. Program participants who successfully complete the program will be considered for permanent entry level positions in the Engineering, Parks, and Streets Divisions.
Hours of work are Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
This is a 6-month training program intended to prepare participants for a career in Public Works with the City of Madison. Participants will be provided classroom and hands-on training in concrete, asphalt and utility casting construction. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Leadworker 1.
Watch this video to learn more about the MI-TE Program.
The hourly wage consists of a base wage of $18.03 per hour plus a $2.50/hour bonus.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE CLOSING DATE.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS INTERVIEWS AND HIRING WILL BEGIN BEFORE THE POSTING CLOSES AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE AVAILABLE POSITIONS ARE FILLED.
Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.
On-the-Job Training
- Job Site Safety – Safety first! Start applying what learned in the classroom and work to set up and maintain a safe job site, review utility markings, and keep yourself safe while working around heavy equipment on a construction site.
- Equipment Safety and Operation – Gain hands-on experience in the safe operation of equipment used to perform work. Examples of skills you will learn:
- Back up safely, identify and avoid blind spots, and use a spotter
- Use a skid steer to load materials into a dump truck and break out and remove existing concrete or asphalt
- Transport and dump materials
- Compact asphalt with a ride-on roller
- Compact base materials with a plate compactor
- Cut concrete with a partner saw
- Safely load and secure equipment on a trailer
- Concrete construction – Work on a crew to learn how to replace and install sidewalks, driveway aprons, curb and gutter, and bus stops. You’ll gain hands-on experience on laying out a job, breaking out and removing existing concrete, excavating and backfilling to necessary grade, base compaction, forming and pouring concrete, finishing, and applying curing compound.
- Asphalt construction – Work on a crew to learn how to install asphalt pavement patches. In addition to what you’ve already learned you’ll gain hands-on experience on placing and compacting asphalt.
- Utility Casting Replacements – Finally you’ll learn about the different types of utility castings and how we use Mr. Manhole to cut the casting and surrounding pavement out all at once. You’ll then learn how to set and seal a new casting and patch the surrounding area.
- Safety – Get your OSHA 10 and First Aid and CPR certifications. Learn about silica respiratory safety, bloodborne pathogens, Digger’s Hotline and damage prevention, work zone safety, traffic control, and safe driving and equipment operation.
- Construction Basics – Learn how to read and understand plans and specifications. Learn about the materials, testing, and methods used to perform concrete and asphalt work and utility casting replacements. Learn how to perform this work while protecting existing trees from damage and erosion control to protect our rivers and lakes.
- Public Works Math – Learn now to calculate how much concrete or asphalt needs to be ordered for a job.
- You’ll be provided the opportunity to learn about different careers in Public Works. This will include field trips to major project sites being constructed by contractors and job shadowing opportunities to learn about careers in Engineering, Parks, Streets, Traffic Engineering, and Water.
- Perform other related tasks as may be assigned.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the start date of employment.
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.Possession of a valid driver's license by the time of interview.
Physical requirements
- Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather.
- Must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Must be able to frequently walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, kneel, stoop and lift arms overhead to perform work for extended periods of time.
*Payroll title for this position is Street and Sewer Maintenance Worker 1 (Hourly)
Salary : $3 - $21
