Water Utility Mechanic

This posting will remain open until 9:00 AM PST on Monday, June 9.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking candidates to fill two openings for our Water Utility Mechanic positions, which perform a variety of construction and maintenance tasks for EWEB's water facilities either independently or as part of a three-to-four-person crew.

Duties include maintaining, installing, and repairing utilities using equipment and tools such as Class A CDL dump trucks, backhoes, track-hoes, vac-trucks, cranes, pavement breakers, dry and wet tapping machines, and saws. Additional duties include placing concrete, brush clearing, water valve maintenance and exercising, pressure testing and disinfecting water mains and services, vac-truck operation, and assisting other EWEB departments with emergency and non-emergency work.

This position requires the ability to operate tools and equipment utilized in construction operations along with knowledge of standard construction practices and procedures for the operation, maintenance, and construction of EWEB water systems.

The starting salary for this position is commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position.

The wage scale for the Water Utility Mechanic is $31.1667 - $42.6941 per hour.

EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home and provides a robust compensation & benefits package – Read more about our benefits.

Please Note: This posting includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resumé or application in your responses.

This position is subject to the terms, conditions, and benefits of EWEB's collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 659, which include 2x the regular rate of pay for all overtime worked as well as a $3000/year annual HRA VEBA contribution paid by EWEB.

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

Minimum Experience: One year skilled construction or utility experience.

Education: High School graduation or equivalent

Valid driver license: Yes, Class A CDL. Must obtain a Tanker Endorsement within 30 days of hire.

Professional license or registration: None

Post-offer background check required: Yes

Post-offer drug test required: Yes

Post-offer physical / functional test required: Yes

Apprenticeship or other education/training required as a condition of employment, progression or advancement: Continuation of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the Oregon State certification in Water Distribution, Grade WDI, within 18 months, and a First Aid/CPR card within 6 months of hire.

Why 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:

Why Eugene?

It’s a city big enough to boast excellent restaurants, arts, and events, but small enough to still feel like a community. It’s also easy to get out of town, making it an ideal place for lovers of outdoor activities, with world-class opportunities for fishing, rafting, bicycling, hiking, and camping. The city is just an hour to the Cascades Mountains or to the Oregon Coast, but you don’t have to leave Eugene to find nature. The Willamette River runs through the middle of the city and there are parks and trails throughout Eugene. Home to the University of Oregon, Eugene is proud to have hosted the 2021 Olympic Track and Field Trials and the 2022 Track and Field World Championships. Whatever you’re looking for, you can find it here!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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.

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 participating in EWEB functions, on EWEB property, or while performing right-of-way tasks.

Note: This Job Posting 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.