Line Technician

Eugene Water and Electric Board•Eugene, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking Journey-level Line Technicians to work as a member of a crew to construct, install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain electric power systems, including transmission, distribution, overhead, and underground systems. This role also involves assisting underground network crews as needed. The position requires the ability to climb poles and structures, a strong understanding of electrical principles and basic math, and proficiency with various tools and equipment. Knowledge of utility work rules, laws, and regulations, including NESC, OSHA 1910.269, and Oregon OSHA, is essential. The work schedule is 4-10 hour days, Monday through Thursday, with an automated call-out system for emergency response and storm damage restoration. The selected candidate must reside in Oregon and within 45 minutes of the Eugene facility.

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.
Professional license or registration: Certificate of Completion from an approved Line Tech Apprenticeship.
Post-offer background check required.
Post-offer physical / functional test required.
Post-offer drug test required.
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.