Utility Mechanic Water

Eugene Water And Electric Board

Job Location:

Eugene, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This position opens on Friday October 31 and closes at 9am on Monday November 24.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is seeking qualified candidates for a Water Utility Mechanic opening. This position performs a variety of construction and maintenance tasks for EWEBs water facilities either independently or as part of a three- to four-person crew.

Duties include maintaining installing and repairing utilities using equipment and tools such as Class A CDL dump trucks backhoes track-hoes vac-trucks 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 vac-truck operation and assisting other EWEB departments with emergency and non-emergency 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.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The wage scale for theWater Utility Mechanic is $31.4565 per hour - $43.0911 per hour.The successful candidate will be placed at the appropriate step level and corresponding wage based on previous experience training and knowledge.

This position is subject to the terms conditions and benefits of EWEBs collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 659 which includes an overtime rate of 2x the regular wage for all overtime worked and an annual HRA VEBA contribution of $3000/year paid by EWEB.

EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home and provides a robust compensation & benefits package Read more about our benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Experience:One (1) year skilled construction or utility experience.
Education:High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver license required:Yes Class A CDL. Must obtain a Tanker Endorsement within 30 days of hire.
Post-offer background check required: Yes
Post-offer drug test required: Yes
Post-offer 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 Water Distribution Grade WDI within 18 months and obtaining a First Aid/CPR card within 6 months of hire.

Please note: 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.

WHY CHOOSE EWEB
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.

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.

WHY CHOOSE 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 world-class opportunities for fishing rafting bicycling hiking and camping.

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.