Electric Meter Technician at Eugene Water & Electric Board in Eugene, Oregon

Job Description:

This recruitment will remain open until filled, and may close at any time without prior notice in order to proceed in the selection process. The initial application review will begin on Monday, September 21st, and interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is currently seeking a skilled Journey Electric Meter Technician who has experience with AMI/Smart Meters.

As a member of the Electric Meter Shop, you will be on the ground floor of advancing the meter shop to new metering technology and developing new strategies and approaches as the meter shop increases technology while successfully teaching shop apprentices. You will have the opportunity to work within an organization that values its employees, provides opportunity for advancement and has a strong safety culture.

The successful candidate will work in a team environment to service, test, and calibrate all single-phase and poly-phase electric watt hour, demand and recording meters (electro mechanical, and electronic), instrument transformers and related test equipment. Typical responsibilities include: 

• Wire primary and secondary instrument transformer watt hour and reactive metering circuits.


• Investigate customer metering and voltage complaints, vandalism, power diversion and related metering problems.


• Create computer programs for various meter types, and forms.


• Assists/trains apprentices in working on energized and de-energized systems and equipment.


• Skilled in the use of various power tools, work on ladders, rooftops and be able to operate and work from bucket trucks.


• Receive meter shipments, number meters, record information and update customer records.


• Use customer accounts and billing systems, material management system, NIIPS and other network service systems on a daily basis.


• Deploy and troubleshoot commercial & residential AMI/Smart Meters

The wage for this position is $50.7474.

Sign-on bonus negotiable and dependent on candidate qualifications.

Please note: In order to receive consideration, all applicants must provide a copy of the certificate of completion or other documentation proving successful completion of a Meter Technician Apprentice course or training program. Documents can be attached to your application or faxed to (541) 685-7497. Documentation must be submitted by the posting close date in order to be considered.

In Addition: 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 resume' or application in your responses.

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

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

• 
  Minimum Experience: Six thousand hours experience as an Apprentice Electric Meter Technician.


• 
  Education: Successful completion of a 6000-hour EWEB approved Electric Meter Technician Apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. AMI installation experience, and continuing education is preferred.


• 
  Desirable education, experience, training and certifications: Oregon Journey level Electrician license


• 
  Valid driver license: Yes


• 
  Professional license or registration: None


• 
  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: Must obtain a First Aid/CPR Card within 12 months of hire.


• 
  

WORKING AT EWEB:

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

Why this Job 

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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!

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 right-of-way tasks.

Other Requirements

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 EWEB's 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.

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)

See job description

Salary:

$50.00

Apply Now