Water Utility Mechanic
Water Utility Mechanic
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Job Description
This posting will remain open until 9:00 AM PST on Monday June 9.
The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking candidates to fill two openings for our Water Utility Mechanic positions which perform a variety of construction and maintenance tasks for EWEBs water facilities either independently or as part of a threetofourperson crew.
Duties include maintaining installing and repairing utilities using equipment and tools such as Class A CDL dump trucks backhoes trackhoes vactrucks cranes pavement breakers dry and wet tapping machines and duties include placing concrete brush clearing water valve maintenance and exercising pressure testing and disinfecting water mains and services vactruck operation and assisting other EWEB departments with emergency and nonemergency work.
This position requires the ability to operate tools and equipment utilized in construction operations along with knowledge of standard construction practices and procedures for the operation maintenance and construction of EWEB water systems.
The starting salary for this position iscommensurate with knowledge skills education and experience as it relates to the position.
The wage scale for the Water Utility Mechanic is $31.1667 $42.6941 per hour.
EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home and provides a robust compensation & benefits package Read more about our benefits.
Please Note: This posting includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resum or application in your responses.
This position is subject to the terms conditions and benefits of EWEBs collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 659 which include 2x the regular rate of pay for all overtime worked as well as a $3000/year annual HRA VEBA contribution paid by EWEB.
Minimum Training and Experience Required:
Minimum Experience:One year skilled construction or utility experience.
Education: High School graduation or equivalent
Valid driver license:Yes Class A CDL. Must obtain a Tanker Endorsement within 30 days of hire.
Professional license or registration: None
Postoffer background check required: Yes
Postoffer drug test required: Yes
Postoffer physical / functional test required: Yes
Apprenticeship or other education/training required as a condition of employment progression or advancement: Continuation of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the Oregon State certification in Water Distribution Grade WDI within 18 months and a First Aid/CPR card within 6 months of hire.
Why EWEB
EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fastpaced 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 wellbeing 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!
Founded in 1911 EWEB is Oregons largest customerowned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area.
As a public utility we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and its our job to provide reliable affordable water and electricity for our customers.
Our mission is to enhance our communitys vitality by delivering drinking water and electric services consistent with the values of our customerowners. And our vision is to do so while being a local utility that inspires our customers to invest in and rely on us.
Our core values:
- SAFE:We value the safety physical and psychological wellness of our workforce and the public the security and integrity of cyber assets and data and the protection of our customers assets.
- RELIABLE:We value the ongoing continuous ondemand delivery of drinking water and electricity and the dependability of our response to our customers.
- AFFORDABLE:We value and respect our customerowners financial resources by making wise investments and controlling costs and rates.
- ENVIRONMENTAL:We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of the environment and natural resources including preserving our watershed and our role in reducing the greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to Climate Change.
- COMMUNITY/CULTURE:We value a culture of intentional actions and outcomes continuous improvement diverse perspectives that is trustworthy respectful equitable and inclusive to employees and community members. We are dedicated to our public service professions local governance and commitment to serve our community honestly and with integrity.
Why Eugene
Its a city big enough to boast excellent restaurants arts and events but small enough to still feel like a community. Its also easy to get out of town making it an ideal place for lovers of outdoor activities with worldclass opportunities for fishing rafting bicycling hiking and camping. The city is just an hour to the Cascades Mountains or to the Oregon Coast but you dont have to leave Eugene to find nature. The Willamette River runs through the middle of the city and there are parks and trails throughout Eugene. Home to the University of Oregon Eugene is proud to have hosted the 2021 Olympic Track and Field Trials and the 2022 Track and Field World Championships. Whatever youre looking for you can find it here!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture education experience physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.
TOBACCO SMOKE AND VAPOR FREE CAMPUS POLICY
EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air appearance and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees contractors volunteers and visitors may not use distribute or sell tobacco while participating in EWEB functions on EWEB property or while performing rightofway tasks.
Note:This Job Posting is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Nothing in this description restricts EWEBs right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions may occasionally be updated as necessary to reflect evolving business needs.
Employment Type
Full-Time
