Job Listing ID:

4566327

Job Title:

Field Construction Technician 1

Application Deadline:

09/21/2026

Job Location:

Hillsboro

Date Posted:

09/09/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift

Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months

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Job Summary

The Utility Operations & Services department is seeking a Field Construction Technician 1. This position constructs, repairs, and maintains sanitary and storm sewer conveyance infrastructure and associated system components, including pipelines, manholes, catch basins, outfalls, culverts, and water-quality facilities. The Field Construction Technician position will be filled at a level 1 or 2. To be considered for both levels, you must submit a separate application for each.

Essential Functions:

(This section outlines the essential functions assigned to the position. The essential functions listed below are not intended to include all duties that may be assigned to this classification. CWS may modify, add, or remove duties or functions at its discretion.) Constructs, repairs, and rehabilitates sanitary and storm sewer pipelines, manholes, and catch basins, using traditional and trenchless construction techniques; reads and works from maps and construction plans; performs pipe laying and repairs involving excavations.

Digs trenches and ditches to lay pipelines, ensuring proper depth and alignment according to specifications. Cleans and prepares job sites for construction activities.

Aligns and positions pipes for welding or sealing, ensuring secure connections. Applies protective coatings to pipelines to prevent corrosion.

Performs maintenance and repair work on existing pipelines, including replacing sections of pipe and sealing leaks. Conducts pressure testing to ensure the integrity of the pipeline system.

Trains in the safe and effective operation of a wide range of heavy equipment and machinery, including large and small excavators, rubber-tire backhoes, skid steers (standard and ride-on), compact track loaders, trenchers, telehandlers, articulated wheel loaders, horizontal directional drills, pipe-bursting machines, track trucks, rollers (large and small), and agricultural tractors of various sizes.

Follows safety guidelines and participates in safety training to maintain a safe working environment. Installs pipeline markers and warning signs to ensure public safety.

Responds to utility emergencies while on duty and during off-duty hours, including participating in the after-hours emergency response rotation.

Reads and interprets maps, diagrams, and plans.

Completes work orders to locate and mark underground utilities, connect and disconnect services, inspect leaks, and make repairs.

Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. 6 months of experience in public works, utilities, construction, wastewater, or related field;

Or

Completion of a construction-related trade school;

All candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

All candidates must possess and maintain a valid state-issued Class A Commercial Driver's License with a tanker endorsement at the time of hire or have the ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire.

All candidates must possess the ability to obtain traffic control and flagging certification within 6 months of hire. Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

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Driver License Information

Required:

Non-Commercial Drivers License Preferred:

Commercial A Drivers License Endorsements Preferred:

Tanker

Compensation

$35.52 per Hour

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Deferred Compensation, Retirement, Dependent Care, Education Reimbursement

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

At least 6 months

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A

This Job Also Requires:

Union Membership

Employer Will Perform:

Background Check , Drug Test , Physical Exam After Job Offer , DMV records check