Electric Line Technician

Eugene Water and Electric Board • Eugene, OR

8d • $70

About The Position

This position opens March 27, 2026. This position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will occur at the end of business on Monday, April 13, 2026. The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking two 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.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years as an Apprentice Line Technician, including hot stick experience and utilizing hot stick equipment.
• 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.
• Yes, Class A CDL
• Certificate of Completion from an approved Line Tech Apprenticeship
• Yes
• Yes
• Yes
• Must obtain a First Aid/CPR Card within 12 months of hire.
• 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.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• This position is subject to the terms, conditions, and benefits of EWEB's collective bargaining agreement with the IBEW Local 659.

Nice To Haves

• West coast training programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home, and provides a robust compensation & benefits package
• 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 an employee credit union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees