Apprentice Operator : Assist in excavating ground for water mains, service lines, fire hydrants, valves, water meters, and other related facilities and objects; assist with placing traffic cones, signs, and barricades for the protection of employees and members of the public; assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, service lines, fire hydrants, fountains, sprinklers, and water meters; may rebuild and test large meters, change out meters, and assist with billing inquiries; assist in the maintenance and repair of equipment and in thawing frozen pipes; follow safety protocol; assist with record keeping; assist with operating hydro excavator; perform other duties as needed. Act as crew supervisor as needed; troubleshoot and repair main leaks and service connections; maintain job records; independently operate valves to repair water line leaks in water distribution system; supervise and training lower-level operators and part-time employees; identify and resolve complex operational issues; assist crew supervisor in ensuring lower-level operators safety procedures and regulations; take lead role in absence of a designated supervisor; lead major projects in the section; cover section in absence of manager; troubleshoot and resolve customer service issues; operate various types of heavy equipment, including snowplows; perform other follow related duties as required.