Construction Trainee - Eugene

NW Natural•Eugene, OR

1d•$38

About The Position

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry. In addition to environmental stewardship, we’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.NOTE: The scheduled start date for this position is June 22nd, 2026.General Purpose: Performs advanced construction tasks as a member of a crew or alone as appropriate.

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.
Moderate/severe exposure to uneven surfaces, noise, vibration, high-speed rotating machinery, and odorant inhalation.
Ability to lift a maximum of 100 lbs.
Must be able to transport and load/unload equipment and materials at worksites in compliance with state/local and Company regulations.
Ability to work in adverse weather or terrain conditions.
Ability to safely operate Company vehicles/equipment and perform inspections and minor maintenance as necessary and in compliance with Company policies and state/local laws.
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 successfully meet requirements for respirator use.
Must be able to work overtime and travel outside the assigned location for extended overnight stays.
Qualified bidders must be able to respond to their assigned Resource Center within 40 minutes.
Subject to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

Performs construction and related activities on mains, services, and related equipment.
Provides limited relief for Construction 3 and 4 when temporarily away from the job.
Performs mechanical connections, pipe fusing, and pipe joining work.
Plugs, taps, tests, and purges mains or service.
Builds and replaces meter sets, regulators, and house-lines.
Reads meters.
Pre-inspects job sites and inspects customer-provided excavations.
Coordinates jobs including attendance at pre-construction meetings and serving as liaison with internal and external stakeholders regarding permits, installation dates, saw cuts, etc.
Performs various one-person work as required.
Trains, assists, and provides feedback to less-experienced workers at the direction of supervisor, which may include providing feedback to supervisor on progress of training.
Performs other tasks as required as referenced in the CBA, with training as needed.
Appropriately wears required protective equipment and safety gear.
Operates Company vehicles in compliance with state/local laws and Company policies and procedures.
Acquires and maintains OQ qualifications.
May require Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification.
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.
Performs Trainee functions to assist in the installation, lowering, maintenance, and replacement of mains and services.
Successfully completes In-Training Program; performs all the essential functions of Phase 1 (Pipe Fuser in Training).
Performs polyethylene fusion pipe joining on gas pipeline facilities and structures made in connection with installing, lowering, repairing, and replacing mains and services.

Benefits

Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
Free access to an online wellness resources platform
Start with 16 PTO Days (Amount varies based on accrued work hours)
10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
3 weeks paid parental leave
Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women’s Network and many other Employee Resource Groups
Numerous volunteer and community engagement opportunities
Competitive 401K company contribution and match
15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
Wellness incentive program
20% off natural gas service
Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless