What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paid Waterworks Apprenticeship Program position at University of Prescott by E.J. Prescott, Inc.?
If you are mechanically minded, like working with people, and are looking to build a career, then join Team EJP’s Apprenticeship Program, the University of Prescott, today!
E.J. Prescott's Apprenticeship Program, the University of Prescott, is a paid, one-year apprenticeship program designed to help trainees become proficient in the following industries: Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Erosion Control. This program covers many aspects of Team EJP’s operations.
Team E.J. Prescott, Inc. (EJP) is a family-owned waterworks supply company. We distribute water, wastewater, stormwater, geotextile, and erosion control products in 29 locations across eleven Northeast and Midwest states. We also have eight sister companies that provide fabrication and delivery services to our clients. We are one of the largest independently owned waterworks supply companies in the United States, and we pride ourselves on innovation and customer service.
During the apprenticeship program, training will include hands-on training at various EJP locations, along with some classroom instruction. Topics include safety, driving, yard/warehouse, inside and outside sales, service work, estimating, and other related industry tools. Willingness to travel is required. We pay students to learn, and qualified students are guaranteed a job at the end of the one-year program.
Candidates who complete the program are assigned to a location or position that best fits the individual students’ gifts and talents, and how they relate to helping Team EJP grow. Willingness to relocate is required. EJP is in the following states: Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safety Training (company provided)
- OSHA 30 Hour (company provided)
- Forklift training and certification (company provided)
- DOT medical card training and certification (company provided)
- Students will receive training (instruction and hands-on) on all aspects of our business including but not limited to: delivery driving, yard/warehouse, service work, sales and more
- Students will spend time training at different divisions to gain experience and knowledge
POSITION COMPETENCIES / JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 18 years old
- Pass Pre-Employment Checks
- Must have reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed)
- Willingness to travel throughout New England, New York, and the Midwest during training
- Willingness to relocate at the end of the program
- Must be reliable and punctual
- Physical requirements include frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling is required
- Must work well with others
BENEFITS:
- $17 hourly pay
- FREE health insurance
- Uniforms and all safety gear is provided by the company
- Company cell phone
- 9 paid holidays
- Vacation and PTO
- Qualify for company bonuses
- On the job training in all areas (warehouse/delivery, service work, inside and outside sales, estimating, management)
- Travel through New England and/or the Midwest, all expenses paid
- Guaranteed job placement upon successful completion of the program
- Graduation bonus
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
High School / vocational / or equivalent education and work experience preferred, but not required.
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $17