Journey-Level Line Technician or Final Step Apprentice

Springfield Utility Board•Springfield, OR

About The Position

Springfield Utility Board is recruiting for a Journey-Level Line Technician, with preference for a journey-level candidate; a Final Step Apprentice will also be considered. The position is in the Electric Service Center and reports to the Electric Operations Manager, with crew leadership from the Line Crew Leader. It is a non-exempt, union position represented by IBEW Local 659, working full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The hourly wage range is $65.34 for a Final Step Apprentice to $72.60 for a Journeyman Lineman. Applicants must meet the qualifications for the applicable level. A Journey-Level Line Technician must have completed a recognized apprenticeship program with at least three years of related on-the-job training. A Final Step Apprentice must be enrolled in a recognized apprenticeship program with at least three years of related on-the-job training, complete the required training and hours, and pass the local IBEW 659 Journey-Level Line Technician test within six months of hire. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Prior electric utility experience is preferred. A valid Oregon CDL Class A license is required, but may be obtained within the first six months. Current First Aid and CPR/AED certificates are required, or applicants must be able to acquire them within six months of employment. The application packet must include a completed SUB Application for Employment, cover letter, and resume. Journey-Level applicants must include a copy of their Journey-Level Line Technician ticket. Final Step Apprentice applicants must include documentation of apprenticeship-program enrollment and completed apprenticeship hours. The full job description, including major responsibilities and physical and mental requirements, is available on the SUB website.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A valid Oregon CDL Class A driver’s license; it must be obtained within the first six months of employment.
Current First Aid and CPR/AED certificates, or the ability to acquire them within six months of employment.
For Journey-Level Line Technician candidates: successful completion of a recognized Journey-Level Line Technician apprenticeship program that includes a minimum of three years of related on-the-job training.
For Final Step Apprentice candidates: current enrollment in a recognized Journey-Level Line Technician apprenticeship program that includes a minimum of three years of related on-the-job training.
Final Step Apprentice candidates must complete all related training and hours required and pass the local IBEW 659 Journey-Level Line Technician test within six months of hire.
Submit a completed SUB Application for Employment, cover letter, and resume.
Journey-Level applicants must include a copy of their Journey-Level Line Technician ticket with the application packet.
Final Step Apprentice applicants must include documentation of apprenticeship-program enrollment and apprenticeship hours completed with the application packet.