# DOW Skillbridge-Public Works Apprenticeship

Provider: [City of Sonora](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/city-of-sonora)

- Program type: Apprenticeship
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 151 - 180 days
- Locations: San Angelo, TX
- Website: https://sonoratexas.gov
- Contact: Najee Holverstott, najee.holverstott@sonoratexas.gov
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/city-of-sonora-dow-skillbridge-public-works-apprenticeship-nmjrd2

## Summary

Our Public Works crew keeps the city's water, wastewater, streets, and parks running for every resident and business.In a small city, Public Works staff do a bit of everything. As a SkillBridge intern you will work alongside our crew on real daily operations, learn how a municipal utility system is run and regulated, and build toward Texas licensing that leads to a civilian career. Service members with backgrounds in engineering, utilities, construction, equipment operation, logistics, or facilities maintenance are especially encouraged to apply, but no specific MOS/AFSC/rating is required.

## Job description

What You'll DoUnder the supervision of experienced Public Works staff, the intern will rotate through these areas:• Water distribution: assist with main and service-line repairs, meter reading and installation, valve exercising, fire hydrant flushing, and line locates.• Water production and treatment: learn well and pump-station operations, chlorine residual sampling, and TCEQ-required monitoring and recordkeeping.• Wastewater collection and treatment: assist with lift-station checks, sewer line cleaning, and plant operations and sampling.• Streets and drainage: support pothole patching, street sign maintenance, drainage clearing, and right-of-way mowing.• Parks and facilities: help maintain parks, city buildings, and grounds.• Equipment and fleet: operate and perform preventive maintenance on city trucks and equipment such as a backhoe, skid steer, and mower (after training and authorization).• Safety and administration: take part in safety meetings, traffic control and trench-safety practices, work orders, inventory, and project records.• Emergency response: assist with main breaks, storms, and other service interruptions as needed.

## Locations

- San Angelo, TX, 76908 (near Goodfellow Air Force Base)

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