Journeyman Line Technician — Electric Power & Transmission

Eugene-Water-and-Electric-Board; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 91,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is seeking Journey-level Line Technicians to join a crew that builds, repairs and maintains electric power systems, overhead and underground, within the Eugene, Oregon area.

Candidates must be able to climb poles, understand electricity basics, and work with tools and equipment including bucket trucks and hot sticks. The role operates on a 4-10 schedule and may offer relocation reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Three-year Line Technician apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Knowledge of NESC and OSHA 1910.269 rules.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace defective high/low voltage conductors and equipment.
• Install/replace transformers, switches, poles, structures and towers.
• Transfer energized/de-energized overhead conductors to new facilities.
• String and splice overhead distribution and transmission conductors up to 795 kcm.
• Install/terminate underground distribution cable up to 1000 kcm with pulling equipment.
• Trim trees near energized wires in emergencies.
• Train and mentor Apprentices and contribute to monthly progress reports.
• Daily interaction with EWEB employees and general public.

Skills

Pole climbing

Electrical theory

Hand tools

Teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Three-year Line Technician apprenticeship

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Bucket trucks

Hot sticks

Underground cable test equipment

Job description

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is seeking Journey-level Line Technicians to join a crew that builds, repairs and maintains electric power systems, overhead and underground, within the Eugene, Oregon area.

Candidates must be able to climb poles, understand electricity basics, and work with tools and equipment including bucket trucks and hot sticks. The role operates on a 4-10 schedule and may offer relocation reimbursement.