Utility Support Worker I

Eugene Water and Electric Board • Eugene, OR

23h • $28 - $31

About The Position

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking a qualified individual to fill a Utility Support Worker I position in our Support Services Department. Utility Support Workers are an essential part of EWEB: they play an important role in helping EWEB maintain their values of Safety and Reliability by ensuring the safety of workers and the public and doing invaluable work to assist other crews.

Requirements

• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to flagging, and traffic control.
• Six months experience working outdoors in all weather conditions, preferably in construction or roadway/traffic control environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver license: Yes. Class A CDL, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Obtain Traffic Control Flagger Certification within 2 weeks of hire.
• Post-offer background check required: Yes
• Post-offer drug test required: Yes
• Post-offer physical / functional test required: Yes
• Obtain a First Aid/CPR card within 12 months of hire.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic traffic control set-up and traffic control/work zone flagging.
• Delivering equipment, tools, or materials to job sites.
• Performing minor maintenance and repair on tools and equipment.
• Performing a variety of construction and maintenance tasks such as brush clearing, cleaning construction sites, hauling and spreading gravel, shoveling, raking, operating electronic locating equipment, and other general labor activities as needed.

Benefits

• EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home, and provides a robust compensation & benefits package
• This position is subject to the terms, conditions and benefits of EWEB's collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 659.
• 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 employee credit union.
• We are currently one of the top three healthiest employers in Oregon and consistently rank within the top 100 healthiest employers in the nation!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED