Infrastructure Construction Trainee*

Salary: $19.66 Hourly
Location : Madison, WI
Job Type: HOURLY
Job Number: 2023-00542
Department: Engineering Division
Opening Date: 01/08/2024
Closing Date: 4/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
Comp. Group/Range: 15/00
General Description
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 $19.66 per hour.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE CLOSING DATE.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS INTERVIEWS AND HIRING WILL BEGIN IN BEFORE THE POSTING CLOSES AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE AVAILABLE POSITIONS ARE FILLED.
The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
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 with and 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. Learn A few of the things you'll learn how to do:
  • 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 install new 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.

Classroom Training Activities

• 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.

Career Exploration

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications
All applicants will be considered for these positions. Depending on the number of applications, random selection may be used to determine who will proceed to the interview process.
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.
Special Requirements
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.

Hourly employees are eligible to earn sick leave and may qualify for other benefits depending on the number of hours worked. Please visit our for more information.
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Have you successfully completed one of the following City of Madison internships or training programs?

• AASPIRE Internship
• GreenPower Solar Installer Training Program
• Wanda Fullmore Youth Internship
• N/A

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Have you successfully completed one of the following training programs within the past three years? Please check all that apply.

• Common Wealth Development -- Southwest Transitional Employment Project (STEP)
• Common Wealth Development - Wanda Fullmore High School Internship Program
• Latino Academy of Workforce Development - Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Program
• Latino Academy of Workforce Development - Bilingual Construction Program
• Latino Academy of Workforce Development - Workplace Safety
• Operation Fresh Start - Build Academy
• Operation Fresh Start - Conservation Academy
• Operation Fresh Start - Grad Crew Work Experience
• Operation Fresh Start - Legacy Program
• Urban League of Greater Madison - Construction Employment Initiative
• Urban League of Greater Madison - Foundations for the Trades Academy
• Urban League of Greater Madison - Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Readiness Training
• Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership - Big Step - Entry-Level Construction Skills Training (ELCS)
• Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership - Big Step - Department of Transportation Roadbuilding Training (TrANS)
• Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership - Big Step - Multi-Craft Core Curriculum / High School Equivalency Diploma Training (MC3/HSED)
• Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership - Big Step - Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training
• Department of Vocational Rehabilitation - Achievabilities

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Have you passed an apprenticeship exam but have not yet been placed with an employer?

• Yes
• No

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