Youth Fleet Apprentice

Selected students will enroll in the State of WisconsinDepartment of Workforce Development Youth Apprenticeship Program (DWD-YAP)through their school-appointed consortium.

Under the direction of the Fire Fleet Repair Manager and jobsite mentors the Youth Fleet Apprentice works full-time during the summer and part-timeduring the school year.

Youth Fleet Apprentices assigned to Construction andMaintenance will be trained to complete automotive and diesel vehiclemaintenance.

Year 1 Overview:

• Operate tools and equipment safely.
• Process work orders.
• Change oil and filter.
• Assist with the diagnosis of common equipment concerns.
• Identify vehicle parts.
• Rotate tires.
• Complete battery service.
• Perform multi-point inspections.
• Assist with preventive maintenance of various vehicle systems including diesel engines.

• Work 15-20 hours per week during the school year and full-time during the summer. Minimum of 450 work hours at the end of year 1 and 900 hours at the end of year 2.
• Have access to reliable transportation to report on time at the work location for the assigned work shift.
• Ability to withstand a wide range of weather conditions.
• Ability to be subject to hazards and atmospheric conditions; such as noise vibrations moving mechanical parts fumes odors dust mists gases and oil or other fluids.
• Physical ability to perform medium work; ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally up to 20 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical ability to stand walk climb balance crouch crawl grasp reach push pull and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to see and hear to be able to remain safe within constantly changing environments.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

Required pre-employment tests include the following:

• Physical/ w 50lb Lift
• Audiogram
• Vision
• Non-DOT drug test

1. At least 16 years of age at the time of appointment.

2. Current enrollment as ahigh school sophomore or junioratthe time of application.

NOTE 1:Candidates must be on track to graduate; verification will berequested from the candidates high school.
NOTE 2:Candidates selected to the Youth Apprentice Fire Constructionand Maintenance program must participate in the State of Wisconsin Departmentof Workforce Development Youth Apprenticeship Program (DWDYAP). For moreinformation see this link: NOTE:The students selected for the Youth Fleet Apprentice (FireDepartment) title are required to seek admission to the DWD-YAP through theirschool-appointed consortium. For the Consortium list see this link: A valid government-issued Wisconsin Identification Card (ID)OR a valid drivers license at the time of appointment. A valid driverslicense is required within 60 days of appointment and must be maintainedthroughout employment. (A valid Wisconsin drivers license is required for afull-time regular appointment.)

4. A good driving record at the time of appointment or at timeof obtaining a license and throughout employment.

5. Completion of S/P2 Vehicle Safety course (AutomotiveDiesel or Collision) or equivalent (as approved by the Milwaukee FireDepartment) at the time of appointment.

6. Completion of at least one (1) SNAP-ON / STARRETTprecision measuring instrument certificate (Tape and Rule Slide Caliper GaugeMeasurement Angle Measurement Micrometer or Dial Gauge Measurement) orequivalent (as approved by the Milwaukee Fire Department) at the time of appointment.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts toyour employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process before extending any joboffers.

Technical

• Ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to learn and understand mechanical systems.
• Ability to follow safety and security regulations and practices.
• Ability to effectively use technology and apply it to the workplace.
• Ability to perform quality work effectively and efficiently.

The hourly salary (Pay Range 9MN) is$15.92andthe resident incentive hourly salary is$16.40per hour.

THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job-related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education experienceand/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test astructured interview or other assessment methods. The Department of EmployeeRelations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates tostructured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews mayinclude written exercises. Selection process component weights will bedetermined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE- The selection process will beheld as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt ofapplications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been applicants will be notified of the date time and place of theselection process components. Unless otherwise required by law the City ofMilwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. Theapplicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection processat the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• APPLICATIONS and further information can be accessed by visiting you would like assistance completing an application please contact the Department of Employee Relations at or.
• The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall 200 E. Wells St Room 706 Milwaukee WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.