Line Technician

This position opens on June 28, 2024, and closes on September 30, 2024. The first review of applications will occur at the end of business on July 15, 2024.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking Journey-level Line Technicians to work as a member of a crew to construct, install, repair, troubleshoot and maintain electric power systems, transmission, distribution, overhead, underground, and assist underground network crews as needed.

They will also:

• Repair or replace defective high and low voltage conductors, insulators, equipment and related hardware.

• Repair or replace overhead and underground transformers and switches.

• Prepare and set line poles, structures and towers.

• Transfer energized and de-energized wire, equipment and guys from damaged or decaying facilities to new facilities.

• String and splice wire for overhead distribution and transmission systems with conductor sizes up to and including 795 kcm.

• Pull and splice cable for underground distribution system with conductor sizes up to and including 1000 kcm.

• Skilled in the use of various tools including hydraulic/mechanical, hot stick, testing/diagnostic and pulling equipment.

• Locate underground cable and wires; trim trees in close proximity to energized wires.

• Assists/trains apprentices in working on energized and de-energized systems and equipment.

This position is subject to the terms, conditions, and benefits of EWEB's collective bargaining agreement with the IBEW Local 659.

In order to receive consideration, all applicants must provide a copy of the Certificate of Completion or other documentation proving successful completion of an accredited three-year Line Technician Apprentice course or training program that is approved by EWEB and includes hot stick training. West coast training programs preferred. Please attach documents directly to your application when applying.

The starting salary for this position is $61.9500 per hour.

EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home, and provides a robust compensation & benefits package

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MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum Experience: A minimum of three years as an Apprentice Line Technician, including hot stick experience and utilizing hot stick equipment.

Education: Certificate of completion of a three-year Line Technician Apprentice course or training program that is approved by EWEB and includes hot stick training. West coast training programs preferred.

Valid driver license: Yes, Class A CDL

Professional license or registration: Certificate of Completion from an approved Line Tech Apprenticeship

Post-offer background check required: Yes

Post-offer physical / functional test required: Yes

Apprenticeship or other education/training required as a condition of employment, progression or advancement: Must obtain a First Aid/CPR Card within 12 months of hire.

Type and frequency of personal contact required (general public, customers, organizations, and EWEB employees): Daily contact with EWEB employees and general public.

Why this Job

EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace.

We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting, retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

WORKING AT EWEB:

EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork, and professional development are supported and encouraged.

EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of its workforce, and offers great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and employee credit union. We are currently one of the top three healthiest employers in Oregon and consistently rank within the top 100 healthiest employers in the nation!

Founded in 1911, EWEB is Oregon's largest customer-owned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community, as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area.

As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers.

Our mission is to enhance our community's vitality by delivering drinking water and electric services consistent with the values of our customer-owners. And our vision is to do so while being a local utility that inspires our customers to invest in and rely on us.

Our core values:

• SAFETY: We value the physical and psychological health and safety of our workforce and the public.
• RELIABLITY: We value the continuous, on-demand delivery of quality drinking water and electricity.
• RESPONSIBLITY: We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of our customers' financial and natural resources, including our impact on affordability and role in reducing the greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to climate change.
• COMMUNITY: We value our local governance and obligation to transparently serve our community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork and professional development are supported and encouraged.

EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of its workforce, and offers great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and employee credit union. In fact, EWEB is currently the #1 Healthiest Employer in Oregon and the #4th Healthiest Employer nationwide!

Tobacco, Smoke, and Vapor

• Free Campus Policy

EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco while on EWEB property, while participating in EWEB functions, or when performing right-of-way tasks.

Other Requirements

Note: This description is intended to represent key areas of responsibility.

It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Nothing in this description restricts EWEB's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions may occasionally be updated, as necessary, to reflect evolving business needs.