Construction Intern

Job Summary: 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 2 team member. Over time with demonstrated performance and abilities, you can promote up into other construction classifications or jobs within NW Natural.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 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 hold, or be able to obtain a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A.
• Must be able to work overtime and travel outside the assigned location. Subject to random drug testing.

Compensation: $26.37/hour

Apply Online: https://careers.nwnatural.com/nwnaturalgas/job/Portland-Construction-Intern-OR-97086/1382421300/