Job Details Job Title Internship City of Charlotte / Charlotte Water-BRS Construction Job ID 501521 Location City of Charlotte Full/Part Time Regular/Temporary Temporary Close Date 11/04/2018 ------------ CoC Job Details Charlotte Water is currently accepting applications for the Pipeline Academy Program. This specialized Internship will be a part time position working with a City contractor as a Utility Technician I. This internship will include hands on experience, classroom learning, and water and wastewater industry exposure. The intern must be able to commit to the full assignment, and be available to work a weekly 40-hour schedule. The internship assignment is for 6 months. Major Duties and Responsibilities: The intern will learn to: * Perform manual and semi-skilled labor tasks related to construction, repair, and maintenance; cut out streets and driveways, manually excavate, backfill and compact excavated areas to facilitate repair. * Locate utilities on the job; dig out utilities manually or by machine. * Perform simple measurements; interprets meter readings; perform routine safety inspections. * Receive parts and materials from warehouse personnel; interact with utility customers. * Transport materials, tools, and equipment to and from job sites; set up and remove warning signs and traffic control devices. * Operate the following: * electronic utility locators; hand and power tools, equipment such as jackhammers, tampers, fire hydrants; gas monitors, air compressors, pneumatic tools and generators. * Work with water and sewer mains. * Maintain utility vehicles in clean, operating condition. * Maintain truck inventory; maintain clean and safe work area. * Perform related work as required, Minimum Qualifications: High School Graduate/GED Valid Driver's License Physical Requirements: * Able to lift, push or pull up to 90 pounds. * Able to climb a ladder. * Stand for long periods of time and walk on rough terrain. * Work in all types of weather, environmental conditions and confined spaces. * Work 8 or more hours. Sensory Requirements: * Smell * Hearing * Sight * Speak * Write Salary Range: $12.00 hourly How to Apply: Apply online. If you need assistance completing your online application, you are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us. Conditions of Employment: The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check. Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments. Some positions may require the ability to obtain a City Driving Permit. Candidates may also be required to pass a physical examination, polygraph exam, other skill evaluations and background check screens. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ------------