Public Works Intern

City of Farmington•Farmington, NM

1d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary, part-time position (maximum 20 hours per week) where the intern will work under the guidance of a public works Division Administrator. The role involves assisting the Water/Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Division with projects related to system collections and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The intern will also assist with division contract management, reporting, and potentially developing drawings using AutoCAD/AutoCAD Civil 3D, using GIS base maps, scanning and preparing engineering drawings, and performing technical research for capital improvement projects. The position requires close collaboration with public works inspectors, surveyors, and staff in reviewing deeds, easements, plats, computations, plans, and drawings, and reporting findings and recommendations to a supervisor. The intern will also assist with performing inspections, reviewing plans, maps, profiles, and specifications, and completing mathematical calculations for survey data, as well as assisting with field work related to collections infrastructure and maintenance activities. Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

Requires current student status in a college or university, with a preferred major in civil or mechanical engineering, or engineering technology, discipline.
Valid New Mexico or state of current residency driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.
Ability to observe changes to enhance projects and assist with oversights.
Must possess a working knowledge to understand and interpret working plans and drawings.
Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and written, with employees, contractors, other governmental agencies, City officials, and the general public in person or on the telephone.
Conduct research as necessary to assist in compiling data for engineering reports.
Must be able to work with minimal direction, following initial instructions in an accurate and timely manner.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions in the English language.
Ability to meet time and cost constraints with accuracy, following appropriate guidelines.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Works under the guidance of a public works Division Administrator.
Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees.
Assists the Water/Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Division with projects relating to system collections and the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Assists and manages ongoing division projects with little oversight to successful conclusion.
Assists with Division contract management and reporting.
May assist with developing drawing documentation for all disciplines utilizing AutoCAD/AutoCAD Civil 3D.
May use GIS base map related to public works utilities and infrastructure.
May assist in scanning, and preparation of engineering drawings for department projects.
May perform technical research in regard to capital improvement projects.
Assists in the development of assigned public works projects.
Works closely with public works inspectors, surveyors, and staff under the direction of the Division Adminsitrator in reviewing deeds, easements, plats, computation, plans and drawings.
Reports findings and makes recommendations to supervisor.
Responds to inquiries relating to engineering procedures on specific projects.
Assists with performing inspections, reviews plans, maps, profiles and specifications.
Completes mathematical calculations required to complete survey data.
Assists with field work related to collections infrastructure and maintenance activities.