Field Construction Tech II — Sewer & Storm Systems

Clean-Water-Services; Oregon; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Water Services is seeking a Field Construction Technician to construct, repair, and maintain sanitary and storm sewer conveyance systems. You will read maps and plans, operate heavy equipment, and coordinate trenchless and traditional construction methods while ensuring public safety.

The role requires experience in utilities or related fields, a valid CDL with tanker endorsement, and traffic control certification.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in public works, utilities, construction, wastewater or a related field
• 1 year of which must be CWS Field Operations experience
• Coursework or training in construction, maintenance, safety, or a related field
• All candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• All candidates must possess and maintain a valid state-issued Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a tanker endorsement
• All candidates must possess and maintain traffic control and flagging certification
• DEQ Wastewater Collection Systems Operator certification (level I-IV) preferred

Responsibilities

• Constructs, repairs, and rehabilitates sanitary and storm sewer pipelines, manholes, and catch basins using traditional and trenchless construction techniques
• Digs trenches to lay pipelines, ensuring proper depth and alignment per specifications and prepares job sites
• Aligns and positions pipes for welding or sealing and applies protective coatings
• Performs maintenance and repair on existing pipelines and conducts pressure testing
• Operates heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, loaders, trenchers, and more
• Follows safety guidelines and maintains safe working environment; installs pipeline markers
• Responds to utility emergencies during on-duty and after-hours rotation
• Reads and interprets maps, diagrams and plans; completes work orders to locate/utilities and make repairs
• May train, plan, or lead work and assign tasks to team; reviews work for safety compliance
• Coordinates installation, servicing, and repairs of mechanical equipment and maintains records
• Maintains safety files, MSDS sheets, and daily logs; communicates with property owners about progress

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Read maps & plans

Team communication

Civil/utility knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class A CDL with tanker endorsement

Traffic control certification

Tools

GIS software

Mapping software

MS Office

Job description

Clean Water Services is seeking a Field Construction Technician to construct, repair, and maintain sanitary and storm sewer conveyance systems. You will read maps and plans, operate heavy equipment, and coordinate trenchless and traditional construction methods while ensuring public safety.

The role requires experience in utilities or related fields, a valid CDL with tanker endorsement, and traffic control certification.