Line Technician

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB)•Eugene, OR

10h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Ability to climb poles and structures as needed to complete work.
Exceptional understanding of principles of electricity, basic math, wiring and connections and the ability to apply and teach this knowledge.
Experience with various hand, battery, and electric tools and equipment like bucket trucks, digger derricks, hot sticks, attachments, grips, and hoists as well as underground cable test equipment.
Strong interpersonal skills to work directly with other line technicians, apprentices, and coworkers from other departments.
Knowledge of utility work rules, laws and regulations including NESC, OSHA 1910.269 and Oregon OSHA and other codes concerning utility and construction operation.
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.
Valid driver license: Yes, Class A CDL
Certificate of Completion from an approved Line Tech Apprenticeship
Post-offer background check required: Yes
Post-offer physical / functional test required: Yes
Post-offer drug test: Yes
Must obtain a First Aid/CPR Card within 12 months of hire.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

West coast training programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Repair or replace defective high and low voltage conductors, insulators, equipment and related hardware.
Install/replace overhead and pad mount transformers and primary switches.
Install/replace poles, structures and towers.
Transfer energized and de-energized overhead conductors, 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.
Install and terminate underground distribution cable, sizes up to and including 1000 kcm with the use of underground pulling equipment.
Trim trees near energized wires in emergency situations.
Train, assist, and mentor Line Technician Apprentices and contribute to monthly progress reports.