Engineering Intern (INT)

Want to do meaningful work that has a real impact on the community Please come join Public Works and Engineering as an Engineering Intern! Our mission is to maintain a friendly hometown atmosphere. We place a premium on teamwork and participation while encouraging creativity and individual initiative. We believe that through collaboration leadership can occur at all levels. We take our commitments seriously and strive to reach positive solutions. Whether you are joining us for three years or twenty you will have the opportunity to grow your career with us. We offer training courses and work diligently with our team members to enhance their skill sets to progress their addition to growth and educational opportunities we offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions as well as a fantastic benefit package that includes our Employee Assistance Program focused on work/life balance and overall well-being. We would be honored to have you join the Town of Parker family!

Under general supervision this position assists the Department with engineering tasks and field duties related to operations capital projects and development oversight providing the incumbent valuable career experience by learning the innerworkings of municipal engineering and public works operations.

*This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Towns policies*

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently demonstrating the Towns core values of integrity innovation commitment to quality service and teamwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education experience certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Enrollment in a degree program in civil engineering construction management or related field supplemented by a basic understanding of civil engineering practices and procedures.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Drivers License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

Hiring Range: $21.28-$25.00/hr.

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.

Tools & Equipment

Requires use of general office equipment such as computers printers telephones and related software. Use of specialized tools or equipment may also be necessary including but not limited to technical devices mechanical tools heavy equipment machinery public-safety-related items or other industry-specific systems. If required by the position the employee may operate a personal or Town-owned vehicle.

General and Sensory Requirements
The employee is regularly required to sit stand walk reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects tools or controls. Duties may also require stooping kneeling crouching crawling climbing stairs or ladders and maintaining balance. The employee must be able to talk and hear effectively both in person and over the phone and must be capable of operating a vehicle if required by the role. Vision requirements include consistent near and far visual acuity depth perception peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus to allow a broad field of vision.

Moderate Physical Demands
This position involves frequent physical activity and movement. The employee must be able to lift carry push or pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds frequently and up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally.

Environment

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The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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