Construction Trainee - Various Portland Locations

Construction Trainee position at NW Natural with opportunities for advancement. Performs construction tasks as a member of a crew or alone, with training and evaluation at various levels. Must have knowledge of construction methodology and materials, ability to use tools and equipment, and physical stamina for 8+ hours of demanding work. Valid OR/WA driver's license and CDL Class A required.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability in construction methodology and requirements directly related to this position.
• Ability to use associated tools, hand tools, power/pneumatic tools and mechanized equipment such as backhoe, mini-excavator, bore machine, dump trucks, and jack hammer.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Company's organization, inter-relationships, policies, procedures, processes, and department/work specific requirements.
• Ability to interface with employees and customers to answer questions or resolve issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, apply procedures in sequence, make decisions with limited information, and work in a structured team environment.
• 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; warning signals/horns during field operations.
• Near/distant vision for driving and reading information to complete work assignments.
• Valid OR/WA driver's license and CDL Class A required.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Work Life Balance
• Financial
• Discounts