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

Job Description:

This position will remain open until filled.  The first review of applications will occur at the end of business on Friday, June 10th , 2022.

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 position at EWEB is more than locating. The locating team takes pride in their everyday work, the EWEB locators are not ticket driven, but are driven by a quality over quantity mindset to ensure the community and the utilities’ infrastructure is safe.This position allows exposure to other departments and trades. Come begin your Utility career by joining EWEB’s Locate Team!

The ideal candidate will enjoy working outdoors  as a team or independently in the field, have experience locating underground utility services from point of delivery to meter, excel in computer technology and ability to apply it in the field, accurately read maps and translate to locating, exhibit confidence in problem solving and judgement, tactfully handle stressful situations while multitasking, maintain safe working conditions and demonstrate great learning agility.

The EWEB Utility Locator performs utility locating for water, steam, communications, and electric facilities using RD-8100s with TX-10 transmitters. Utility Locators are occasionally  responsible for setting up traffic control, performing traffic control duties, including flagging as required.  

This position requires the following knowledge of:

• 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 (Ticket Management Program, GIS, etc.)

Additional duties include utilizing electronic ticket system to identify work orders, data entry, organizing and planning out daily routes, operating electronic locating equipment, clear and accurate mark-out services, contractor and customer interactions, monthly, on-call rotation, completing necessary documentation to effectively complete job request and close out  other general labor activities as needed.  

The current starting hourly salary for this position is $27.6597.

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

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

Why 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. 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 Oregon's largest customer-owned 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 it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers. 

Our mission is to enhance our community's vitality by delivering drinking water and electric services consistent with the values of our customer-owners. 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:

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  SAFETY: We value the physical and psychological health and safety of our workforce and the public.


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  RELIABLITY: We value the continuous, on-demand delivery of quality drinking water and electricity.


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  RESPONSIBLITY: We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of our customers' financial and natural resources, including our impact on affordability and role in reducing the greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to climate change.


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  COMMUNITY: We value our local governance and obligation to transparently serve our community.

 

Why Eugene?

It’s a city big enough to boast excellent restaurants, arts, and events, but small enough to still feel like a community. It’s 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. The city is just an hour to the Cascades Mountains or to the Oregon Coast, but you don’t 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 you’re looking for, you can find it here!

Minimum Training and Experience Required

Minimum Experience: Six months experience working outdoors while  locating underground utilities.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Equivalency:  An equivalent combination of education and experience aligned to successfully perform the essential duties of this job may qualify.

A combination of equivalent experience and education may be considered.

Valid driver license: Yes

Professional license or registration:   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

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. Option to obtain class A CDL within 12 months of hire for advancement within the organization. 

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. Please provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. 

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.

(AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER)

Education

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Standard Class C License

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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