Public Works training pathways

You can learn about our paid, hands-on training programs. Our programs build foundational skills for a successful career in Public Works.

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Become a Public Works Service Worker I Trainee

Our process for becoming a Public Works Service Worker I Trainee.

Public Works Services Worker jobs

We post three types of Public Works Service Worker jobs.

Job qualifications

These are the qualifications for Public Works Service Worker jobs.

Pre-employment tests

You must meet our fitness standards and take a background, drug and alcohol test.

Public Works trainee programs

Our trainee programs are paid, full time opportunities with traditional City benefits. We help you gain the experience and minimum qualifications for many Public Works positions.

How we hire trainees

We hire people through a competitive application process. 

Each trainee position differs in:

  • Length of the program
  • Qualifications

Contact us for more details

Public Works internships

How internships differ from pathways

Our paid internships are for college or post-secondary students. 

Public Works internships help interns:

  • Gain work experience
  • Build their professional networks through hands on experiences.

This is different from a traditional pathway. There is no guarantee of a fulltime placement at the end of the internship. Although, each year we hire some interns as full-time staff.

Learn about Public Works internships

Trainee testimonials

A good place to build your future

My name is Dajon Kelly and I learned about this opportunity through MAD DADS. This isn’t just a job—it’s a career. Once you get through that process, you realize it’s worth it. I was excited to join Public Works because I can see myself doing this ten years from now. It's rewarding to actually be the person behind those improvements. If anyone else out there is thinking about joining, I’d just say—tap in. It’s a solid opportunity and a good place to build your future.

Dajon Kelly 
Public Works Service Worker Trainee
Surface Water and Sewers

Public Works trainee Dajon

I truly love what I do

My name is Donnell Jones and I first learned about this opportunity through the Urban League. What I enjoy the most is meeting new people – different backgrounds, different faces – and just coming in each day with the mindset to give it my all. I truly love what I do and I’m excited for what’s ahead.

Donnell Jones 
Public Works Service Worker Trainee
Transportation Maintenance and Repair - Paving

Public Works trainee Donnell

Public Works internships

Our paid internships help interns gain work experience. We also help our interns build professional networks.
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Contact us

Monique Fish

Field Support Manager

Public Works

Email Monique Fish

Phone

612-673-3514