Pump & Reservoir Technician

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

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking a Pump and Reservoir Technician to support the maintenance and inspection of 30 water reservoirs and 26 pump stations. This role includes both independent fieldwork and collaboration with a skilled operations team. The position offers opportunities to investigate and diagnose system anomalies, supporting continued development within the water distribution field.

Requirements

Five years’ field experience working with a water distribution and pumping system of relative size
Current Water Distribution II certification required.
Must be eligible to test and obtain Water Distribution WDIV certification within 5 years.
Three years’ experience as a Water Treatment Operator
Current Treatment Operator II certification required.
Must be eligible to test and to obtain Water Distribution WDIV certification within 5 years.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid driver license: Yes, Class A CDL, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Current Water Distribution II Certification and the ability to obtain Water Distribution WDIV within 5 years.
Continuation of employment is contingent upon obtaining an Oregon State certification in Water Distribution, Grade WDIV, within 5 years; must obtain a first aid/CPR card.
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

Oregon Health Authority, Drinking Water Program Water Treatment certifications
Oregon Building Codes Division electrical licenses
DWS Backflow Assembly Tester certification or Specialist
welding experience or certifications
General machine work experience

Responsibilities

Inspect and maintain transmission main appurtenances, water pumps, pump stations, water storage reservoirs, grounds, water quality instrumentation, and pressure control equipment in the EWEB water system.
Troubleshoot system failure regarding pumps, motors, control valves, valves, incoming power, and hydraulic problems in the distribution system.
Design and manage maintenance programs for transmission/distribution pumping and storage equipment. Work with engineering as the field contact for capital improvement projects
Operate and monitor the water system utilizing SCADA. Work a rotating on-call shift to provide 24-hour coverage of the transmission, distribution, pumping, and storage facilities.
Electronically document findings in the field by maintaining, updating, and creating spreadsheets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or other forms of document tracking.