Apprenticeship Program
Seattle Public Utilities is not currently accepting applications for either of its apprenticeship programs. Our new Drainage and Wastewater Apprentices will be starting in June 2012, and we hope to hire a group of Water Pipe Worker Apprentices in 2013. The best way to find out when our application process begins is to check this website regularly. If you have questions, please contact Celeste Duncan, SPU Apprenticeship Coordinator, celeste.duncan@seattle.gov, (206) 684-8527.
What's New
Ali Showing Kids the Vactor.
Apprenticeship & FOM DWW Women.
Apprenticeship Office Gigi & Kenny.
Bert the Water Pipe Worker.
DWW Randy & Mark set up a maintenance hole display for the vactor truck to clean.
Explaining the Water Pipe Worker role to a group of attendees.
Kenny & Bert w a real life Rosie the Riverter.
Lisa and Kelle with Attendees at the Solid Waste Booth.
Pamela & Barb from HR, Nancy from Safety.
Sabrina & Children.
Women of Solid Waste, Kelle and Lisa.
Women of Water, Jackie, Gloria & Sabrina.
The annual Women in Trades Fair took place on May 11, 2012 at Seattle Center. Each year, this events hosts nearly 80 exhibitors including Seattle Public Utilities. This is an opportunity to learn about high skilled, high paying nontraditional jobs for women in the trades, many of which provide earn-as-you-learn programs. SPU’s exhibit promoted careers in our Water, Solid Waste and Drainage & Wastewater (DWW) lines of business, including Water Pipe Worker, DWW Collection Worker, Truck Driver, Heavy Equipment Operator and more. Attendees included Bert the Salmon and Kenny the Can!
Two-Year Paid Program
Earn while you learn as an apprentice at Seattle Public Utilities. If accepted into one of SPU’s two-year, on-the-job training programs, you’ll receive valuable job skills, excellent pay and attractive benefits. In addition to being full-time employees of SPU, apprentices are required to attend evening classes on their own time. The classes are paid for by SPU. Apprentices are also required to participate in fitness training during the apprenticeship.
Water Pipe Worker Apprenticeship
Assist journey-level Water Pipe Workers in the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of water mains, transmission pipelines, valves, fire hydrants and water services for the City of Seattle and its outlying customers. Learn more >
Drainage and Wastewater Apprenticeship
Assist journey-level Drainage and Wastewater Workers to construct, maintain and repair sewer lines, drainage systems, shafts, tunnels and maintenance holes in the drainage and sewer systems for the City of Seattle. Includes inspecting sewer lines using closed-circuit television. Learn more >