Construction Intern

NW Natural; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,378 - 31,133; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Union Life Insurance

Paid Company Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program bonus

Job summary

NW Natural is seeking Construction Interns in the Sherwood, Oregon area. The program starts as a Construction Intern Level 1 with a potential move to Level 2 after 3 months, followed by opportunities for full-time roles upon completion.

Day-to-day involves hand-on construction work, safety, and teamwork on utility mains and services. This limited-term full-time internship offers wage progression from an hourly starting rate of 20.60 with advancement to 22.60, and exposure to a broad range of

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge, skills, and ability in field construction methodology.
• Ability to learn tools and mechanized equipment such as backhoe, mini excavator, bore machine, dump trucks, and jack hammer.
• Ability to learn proper digging techniques.
• Manual dexterity adequate to effectively use basic tools including hand tools and power tools.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to interface with employees and customers with tact and diplomacy.
• Capacity to perform physically demanding work for 8+ hours.
• Ability to hear normal voice at 3 feet and warning signals.
• Near/distant vision for driving and reading information.
• Exposure to uneven surfaces, noise, vibration, high-speed machinery, and odorant inhalation.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Must be clean shaven.
• Ability to work overtime and travel outside location.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• National Career Readiness Certificate Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor functions under supervision.
• Learns basic construction skills as part of a crew.
• Assists in installation, lowering, maintenance and replacement of mains and services.
• Works in safe work zone with traffic flagging and signing.
• Operates around heavy equipment (backhoe, mini excavator, bore machine, dump trucks, jack hammer).
• Wear protective equipment and safety gear as required.
• Follows supervisory instructions and adapts to changing conditions.
• Maintains punctual, regular attendance.
• Upholds NW Natural core values and policies.

Skills

Field construction basics

Manual dexterity

Ability to lift 100 lbs

Valid driver's license

Safety awareness

Overtime & travel readiness

Job description

Construction Intern

Union Position; Up to 12 positions

Construction Interns; Sherwood, Oregon (US-OR)

Limited - Term FT

Posting # 3778

The Role

Our Construction Internship Program is a great opportunity to acquire on-the-job training & practical work experience to prepare for potential full time employment at NW Natural. You would start as a Construction Intern Level 1 and if you are successful at the end of the first 3 months, you will move up to a Construction Intern Level 2 for about 6 months. Once you've successfully completed the program, you will be given the opportunity to bid and/or interview for a regular full time position as a Construction 1 team member. This regular full-time position is scheduled for the first quarter of 2023. Over time with demonstrated performance and abilities, you can promote up into other construction classifications or jobs within NW Natural.

Day to Day

• Performs manual labor functions under the direction of more highly skilled employees.
• Learns basic construction skills as a member of a construction crew.
• Assists in the installation, lowering, maintenance and replacement of mains and services.
• Works in an environment that will require traffic flagging functions, coning and signing for a safe work zone.
• Works in close proximity to heavy equipment, for example, backhoe, mini-excavator, bore machine, dump trucks, and jack hammer.
• Operates Company vehicles in compliance with state/local laws and Company policies and procedures.
• Appropriately wears required protective equipment and safety gear.
• Acts and communicates in a professional, respectful, and cooperative manner in connection with all activities associated with NW Natural.
• Follows supervisory instructions and is flexible and adaptable to changing conditions and expectations.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and reliable attendance.
• Demonstrates the Company's core values and complies with all Company policies and procedures.

Possible Locations

Resource centers throughout the Portland Metro Area.

Come on your first day with

• Basic knowledge, skills, and ability in field construction methodology.
• Ability to learn the associated tools and mechanized equipment such as backhoe, mini excavator, bore machine, dump trucks, and jack hammer.
• Ability to learn proper digging techniques.
• Manual dexterity adequate to effectively use basic tools including, but not limited to hand tools, power/pneumatic tools, etc.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to interface with employees and customers to answer questions or resolve issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work involving walking, standing, bending, twisting, wrist turning, grasping, lifting, squatting, kneeling, reaching, or assuming awkward postures for 8+ hours.
• Ability to hear normal voice at 3 feet and warning signals/horns during field operations.
• Near/distant vision for driving and reading information to complete work assignments.
• Moderate/severe exposure to uneven surfaces, noise, vibration, high-speed rotating machinery, and odorant inhalation.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Must be clean shaven.
• Ability to work in adverse weather or terrain conditions.
• Valid OR/WA driver's license, any required certifications and/or endorsements, and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to work overtime and travel outside the assigned location.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• National Career Readiness Certificate Preferred.

Qualification Period

3 months

Benefits

• Health & Union Life Insurance
• Paid Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Earn up to a $100 per quarter through participation in our Wellness Program

What we offer

• Arguably the most competitive healthcare and wellness benefits in the Pacific Northwest
• Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women's Network
• Numerous volunteer and community engagement opportunities
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
• 20% Employee discount on Natural Gas

Hourly Rate

Starting wage is 20.60/hour. With demonstrated performance, you will have the opportunity to progress to 22.60/hour.

Deadline: 5/1/22

We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. Pre-employment drug tests are part of the hiring process and apply to all positions. NW Natural strongly encourages all employees to get vaccinated. NW Natural requires all employees to disclose their vaccination status.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any federal, state or locally protected class.

NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.