Intern

Department: Water Operations • Location: 3100 S 61st Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68106 • Schedule: Part-Time, M-F; 1st Shift

About the role

Under direct supervision, provides support for project management to include inspecting, coordinating, evaluating, recordkeeping and aiding in contract specification development for Water Operations. Accuracy and attention to detail are critical skills and must be a part of daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspecting, administering, and developing specifications for various District projects within the Water Department.
• Record daily field reports/project diary defining specified work completed, equipment used, workers on site, and weather.
• Monitor construction activities to verify conformance with contract documents and document activities and observations.
• Assist with updating As-Built drawings.
• Drive District vehicles.
• Process various project records as needed.
• Assist with miscellaneous special projects as needed.
• Perform a variety of other duties as assigned.
• Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Completed a minimum of one (1) year of college level coursework, preferably in civil or mechanical engineering, or a closely related or technical field of study.
• Must be currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate program or, if a recent graduate, must be pursuing post graduate hours.
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Pre-employment background check & drug screen upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD.

Skills

• Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP).
• Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
• Exceptional organizational skills including ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, and adapt quickly to changing work demands and interruptions.
• Good analytical ability.
• Ability to work independently on a consistent basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with management, co-workers, and other personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to assist internal and external customers, co-workers, and management professionally, regardless of provocation.

Pay

$21.75 per hour

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Occasionally
• Move/Traverse: Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated: Occasionally
• Transport/Lifting: Occasionally
• Transport/Carrying: Occasionally
• Exerting Force/Pushing: Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pulling: Rarely
• Ascend/Descend: Occasionally
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping: Rarely
• Position Self/Kneeling: Rarely
• Position Self/Crouching: Rarely
• Position Self/Crawling: Rarely
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Handling: Occasionally
• Grasping: Occasionally
• Feeling: Occasionally
• Communicate/Talking: Frequently
• Communicate/Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Motions: Rarely
• Coordination: Frequently

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Combination: Work may be performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting and noises, but field/plant visits are required.