Skilled Trades Internship: Drinking Water/Advanced Water Treatment Maintenance, Part-Time Year-Round na Santa Clara Valley Water District

About the Department

SKILLED TRADES INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
Part-Time Year-Round Skilled Trades Internship
1 Internship 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 an internship opportunity at our Coyote Pumping Plant in South County (Morgan Hill, CA).
 
NOTE: The Coyote Pumping Plant is part of the Central Valley Project (CVP) that supplies water to the Santa Clara Valley Water District. The plant receives water from the San Luis Reservoir and has six pumps located in the Pump Building that deliver raw water to treatment plants and groundwater recharge ponds throughout Santa Clara County.
 
INTERNSHIP LOCATION STATUS:
This internship position will require the selected candidate to report on-site 100% of the time, adhering to strict safety protocols. This internship will be located at the Coyote Pumping Plant at 18300 Peet Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Position Duties

WE LOOK FOR INTERNS WHO ARE:

• Currently enrolled in, or recently completed (within the last six months), an Engineering, Science, or Water-Related program
• Working toward State certification in water distribution systems
• Community service–minded and safety-oriented
• Curious, hands-on, and mechanically inclined
• Available for shift work
• Skilled in operating a variety of hand tools
• (Optional) Experienced with welding and/or telemetry devices
• (Preferred) Pursuing a T1/D1 license

AS AN INTERN, A TYPICAL DAY INCLUDES:

• Early start (6:00 a.m.)
• Learning Best Management Practices (BMPs):
  1. Double containment procedures
  2. Storm drain protection
  3. Plant housekeeping (dumpsters, storage areas, sediment control, material stockpiles, etc.)
• Developing safe work practices:
  1. Lockout/tagout (“LOTO”)
  2. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Training with Certified Distribution System Operatorsin:
  1. Inspections, cleaning, and servicing
  2. Performing repairs on equipment and systems
• Building soft skillsby learning to:
  1. Communicate and collaborate effectively in a team environment
  2. Adapt to new situations and apply problem-solving skills
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance (PMs):
  1. On equipment and machinery
  2. On pipeline system equipment (e.g., valves, vacuum breakers, air release valves)
  3. Working with gaskets, springs, and hand tools
• General facility upkeep:
  1. Cleaning (hosing down basins, sweeping, organizing, vault housekeeping)

Minimum Qualifications

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.
• 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 Tuesday, 10/7/2025 through Sunday, 10/19/2025 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.
  1. Answer each question fully, thorough, and relevant to the question.
  2. Do not indicate "see resume" as a response to any of the questions.
• A resume