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SKILLED TRADES INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
Part-Time Year-Round Skilled Trades Internship
3 Internships Available!
OVERVIEW:
Do you want to make an impact in your community while gaining priceless career experience? Do you want to expand your network and build your resume while learning about the water industry? If you do, then the Skilled Trades Internship at Valley Water may be right for you!
Valley Water’s mission is to provide Silicon Valley with safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment, and economy. We manage an integrated water resources system that includes the supply of clean, safe water, flood protection, and stewardship of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County's 2 million residents.
Valley Water is an excellent place where you can explore your chosen career path, develop industry specific skills and knowledge, and increase your professional network. If you are keen to convert your skills, ambition, and academic accomplishments to real-world success, Valley Water invites you to participate in our Skilled Trades Internship Program and become a part of our network of water treatment operators. We will provide on the job coaching to help you pass the state water exam!
The Skilled Trades Internship Program has three (3) internship opportunities among three (3) of our plants: Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center*, Rinconada Water Treatment Plant, and Santa Teresa Water Treatment Plant.
NOTE: Advanced Water Purification Center is categorized as a Wastewater facility, and interning at this facility only qualifies for Wastewater treatment operator licenses. Both Rinconada and Santa Teresa water treatment plants are conventional T-5 drinking water facilities.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION STATUS:
This internship position will require the selected candidate to report on-site 100% of the time, adhering to strict safety protocols. Interns will be placed at one of three locations, the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center, the Rinconada Water Treatment Plant, or the Santa Teresa Water Treatment Plant.
Required License or Certificate
WE LOOK FOR INTERNS WHO:- Currently enrolled in or completed an Engineering, Science, or Water Related Program in the last six (6) months.
- Pursuing state certification to be an operator at a Drinking Water Treatment Facility or an Advanced Water Treatment Facility. (PLEASE NOTE: high school graduates are automatically qualified to take the entry level Grade T1 state exam and obtain their certification right away)
- Community service and safety orientation.
- Curious and mechanically inclined.
- Able to do shift work.
AS AN INTERN, A TYPICAL DAY INCLUDES:- 5 am start, shift pass down.
- Learning safe work practices.
- Training with a certified water plant operator to perform plant rounds and associated duties.
- Performing basic water sampling and analysis.
- Perform cleaning e.g., hosing down basins, sweeping, organizing, general housekeeping.
- Learning to monitor water plant through SCADA computer system.
Selection Process
ELIGIBILITY:To be eligible for this opportunity, you must:
- Be currently enrolled in or have completed in the last six months: Engineering, Science, or Water Related Program.
- Be able to commit at least 15-20 hours a week. (We can work around your school schedule.)
- Live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location by their start date.
- Proof of enrollment or graduation required prior to start date.
- Pass pre-employment screening process including reference, background, and criminal checks.
APPLICATION PROCESS: We will be accepting applications from from Tuesday, 6/24/2025 through Tuesday, 7/8/2025 11:59 PM PST.
You will need to provide the following with the online application:
- A fully completed online Employment Application (all required questions answered & up-to-date information).
- Complete the supplemental questions (short answer essay questions) in the job application, these will help us get to know you better.
- Answer each question fully, thorough, and relevant to the question.
- Do not indicate "see resume" as a response to any of the questions.
- A resume
