Utility Locator at Eugene Water & Electric Board in Eugene, Oregon

Job Description:

Posting closes on November 6, 2020 at 3:00 PM (PST) or upon receipt of 100 applications; whichever occurs first.  Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill a Utility Locator position in our Support Services Department. The Utility Locator performs utility locating for water, steam, and electric facilities and are also responsible for setting up traffic control, performing traffic control duties, including flagging.

This position requires the following knowledge of:

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  • Utility construction drawings and layout
  
  
  • OUNC damage prevention regulations and best practices
  
  
  • Oregon Administrative Rules and Revised Statutes pertaining to the Oregon Utility Notification Center.
  
  
  • Computer software required to perform the tasks of this position (NTMS, GIS, etc.)
  
  
  
  

The starting salary for this position is commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position.  The wage scale for the Utility Locator is $26.07 to $28.97 per hour.

This position is subject to the terms, conditions and benefits of EWEB's collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 659. 

EWEB offers a generous benefits package including: 

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage (EWEB pays 95% of premiums for employees and 75% of premiums for eligible dependents)


• Health Reimbursement Account (VEBA) and Flexible Spending Account


• Employee Wellness Program with up to $750 in program incentives


• Employee Assistance Programs


• Public Employee Retirement and IAP plans


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan


• Life Insurance


• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance


• Voluntary supplemental benefit plans


• Vacation leave, sick leave, and holiday pay


• Membership at EWEB Employee Credit Union


• Relocation/House Hunting reimbursement package for qualifying candidate

WORKING AT EWEB

Why this Job:

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. In fact, EWEB is currently the #1 Healthiest Employer in Oregon and the #4th Healthiest Employer nationwide!

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.

Minimum Training and Experience Required

Minimum Experience: Six months of experience in locating utilities, working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver license: Yes.

Professional license or registration:  Obtain Traffic Control Flagger Certification 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:  Obtain a First Aid/CPR card within 12 months of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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