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.
Major bridge repair project construction

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

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Trainee testimonials

Public Works trainee Saul

I’m proud to contribute to my city

My name is Saul Barrera and I heard about this job through the Urban League/DEED North. What I enjoy most is being part of something bigger—part of a team that truly supports its workers with good pay, strong benefits, and a shared mission. Whether I’m handling the big projects or the small ones, I’m proud to contribute to my city. It’s more than just a job—it’s a community.

Saul Barrera 
Public Works Service Worker Trainee 
Transportation Maintenance and Repair – Street

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