Temporary Field Construction​/Maintenance Technician Trainee

The Utility Operations and Services department is seeking two temporary Field Construction/Maintenance Technician Trainees. This position trains in and performs work in the operation, maintenance, construction, repair, and/or inspection of sanitary sewer and storm sewer conveyance infrastructure and associated system components including pipelines, manholes, catch basins, outfalls, culverts, water quality facilities, flow monitors, and rain gauges.

• Temporary position, up to six months.
• Full-time, up to 40 hours per week.
• Any offer of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of references, a driving record review, criminal background check, and a medical exam.

Applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be invited to self-schedule their interview. Please be sure to check your email for status updates. Performed under close supervision and in a developmental capacity.

• Train in maintaining sanitary and storm sewer conveyance infrastructure including pipelines, manholes, catch basins, siphons, culverts, and outfalls using specialized sewer cleaning equipment.
• Train in construction, repair, and rehabilitation of sanitary and storm sewer pipelines, manholes, and catch basins, using traditional and trenchless construction techniques. Learn to read and work from maps and construction plans, and assist with performing pipe laying and repairs involving excavations.
• Learn to perform preventive maintenance inspections of sanitary and storm conveyance infrastructure; use smoke, air, or dye testing equipment to test for infiltration and inflow. Assist with inspecting pipelines with computer-based TV inspection equipment and documenting pipeline condition.
• Learn to maintain stormwater quality facilities by removing sediment, mowing, spraying, seeding, pruning, and/or planting.
• Learn to install, maintain, and operate flow monitors and rain gauges. Assist with retrieving collected rain and flow data, editing and manipulating into readable formats, and inputting into appropriate areas of CWS' server.
• Train in the use of safe work practices and follow all CWS and Departmental safety policies and procedures.

• Basic knowledge of materials and equipment used in the public works industry such as sanitary sewer, storm water, water line, street maintenance and repair.
• Basic knowledge of construction and/or maintenance safety procedures.

• Use of hand tools and small gas-powered tools.
• Basic use of computer applications.

• Learn to safely operate maintenance and construction equipment such as sewer cleaning equipment, street sweepers, TV inspection equipment, excavation equipment (loaders, trackhoes, and backhoes), dump trucks, and trailers.
• Become traffic control and flagging certified.
• Learn the principles and methods of proper underground facility locating.
• Understand and follow safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including co-workers, other CWS employees, and the public.
• Learn, use, and operate work-related computer applications.
• Operate effectively in a team environment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• 3 months experience in assistance with work related to public works, heavy construction, agriculture, landscaping, mobile equipment operation, surveying, field inspections, traffic control/flagging, utility locating, operating mechanical or electronic equipment, or
• Trade school, college level or previous employment in engineering or environmental technology, surveying, wastewater technology, construction technology, or related fields, or
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Upon selection, candidates must possess and maintain a valid State of Oregon driver’s license.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at  or TDD .

Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.