Nashville Metro Water Services had trouble getting qualified people to apply for operator and wastewater positions.So the utility created an apprenticeship program to train applicants in the mechanical, electrical and electronics trades.“It was a group effort between our assistant director, maintenance managers, managers and trade supervisors,” says Pete Ferrari, industrial maintenance manager. “We’re looking for people to become electronic technicians, electricians and mechanics. We want them to make this a career so that they are here for 25 to 30 years. We want to pass along our knowledge and set them up to replace us once we start retiring.”Metro Water
