Water Distribution Worker Trainee

About the position: In this Trainee position, you will learn about water system infrastructure installation & maintenance, worksite preparation, maintenance and clean-up, tool use and maintenance, hydrant, fountain, and water facility site maintenance, as well as receive a large amount of safety training.

Work duties are varied and all over the City, but as employees gain experience, assignments may become more complex and of a skilled nature. Trainee work is usually closely supervised with the employee receiving specific instructions at the beginning of each new job. Less supervision is exercised over routine and repetitive tasks, which can be carried out without difficulty once they are learned. Work is subject to review in progress and upon completion.

Our paid training program includes:

• Variety of construction, maintenance, and operational functions.
• Learning and performing light to heavy manual labor and assisting in the performance of skilled tasks, including the maintenance and construction of the City's water distribution system.
• Employees occupying positions in this class are responsible for, driving all classes of trucks, transporting work crews, and equipment, and performing.
• Portland Water Bureau site maintenance.
• CDL Training & Licensure.
• Water Distribution Certification training and Level 1 Certification.