Job description

Department: Construction
Pay Band: # 4
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Construction Technician Trainee
Job Description

Role:
Performs work observing and evaluating water and sewer construction operations for
compliance with standards and specifications, conducting testing on water and sewer lines, completing required reports, reviewing construction plans, and any work as apparent or assigned. This position reports to the Construction Supervisor.

Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Under general supervision, oversees the construction and administers the testing of

water and sewer project operations to ensure adherence to standards, specifications,
and approved construction plans and submittals; prepares daily project summaries of
work performed.

• Maintains a set of drawings reflecting any and all changes made during construction of the project; works with contractors on field changes as needed.
• Flushes and samples water mains to ensure water quality adheres to appropriate health standards.
• Verifies that the alignment, elevations, slopes and depths of water/sewer facilities

installed matches that of the approved plans.

• Assists with erosion and sediment control evaluations on Authority projects.
• Assists with facility inspections to verify locations and conditions for new services and

transfer requests.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Construction Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED with course work in mathematics.
• Experience in water and sewer line construction evaluation preferred.
• Obtain Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector certification within one year of hire.
• OSHA Confined Space and Trench Safety training within six months of hire.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification within six months of hire.
• VDOT Basic Work Zone training within one year of hire.
• Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Working knowledge of water/sewer construction observation techniques, methods and procedures; and of construction terms and symbols.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret contracts, special provisions, plans and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to record construction data; interpret and prepare reports.
• Obtain and maintain a working knowledge of Authority master specifications.
• Knowledge of survey leveling practices and procedures and operation of survey

equipment preferred.

• Must possess strong human relations and communications skills so as to be able to

effectively communicate orally and written with all parties involved in a project

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office®
• Proficient in advanced reading and mathematical skills.
• Proficient in multitasking and managing time.
• Must possess strong attention to detail, organization, and recollection skills.

Additional Information

• This position has no supervisory responsibility.
• The position typically requires working Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with a thirty-minute lunch break.
• This position requires occasional oversight of construction projects on nights or

weekends.

Pay: $37,268.00 - $55,902.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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