Journeyman Line Technician - Electric Power & Transmission

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB); Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) in Eugene, Oregon, is seeking Journey-level Line Technicians to join a crew that builds, maintains, and repairs electric power systems across overhead and underground networks. The role includes emergency response and a 4-10 schedule, with relocation reimbursement for eligible candidates.

The position requires three years of apprentice-level experience, a three-year Line Technician Apprenticeship, and a Class A CDL.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years as an Apprentice Line Technician with hot stick experience
• Certificate of completion from an approved three-year Line Technician Apprenticeship program
• Valid Class A CDL license and ability to obtain required certifications

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace defective high and low voltage conductors, insulators, equipment and related hardware
• Install/replace overhead and pad mount transformers and primary switches
• Install/replace poles, structures and towers
• Transfer energized and de-energized overhead conductors to new facilities
• String and splice distribution/transmission wires up to 795 kcm
• Install/terminate underground distribution cable up to 1000 kcm
• Trim trees near energized wires during emergencies
• Mentor Apprentices and contribute to monthly progress reports

Skills

Pole climbing

Electricity basics

Hand tools

Interpersonal skills

Codes & safety rules

Education

Three-year Line Technician Apprenticeship

Tools

Bucket trucks

Hot sticks

Digger derricks

Underground cable test equipment

Job description

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) in Eugene, Oregon, is seeking Journey-level Line Technicians to join a crew that builds, maintains, and repairs electric power systems across overhead and underground networks. The role includes emergency response and a 4-10 schedule, with relocation reimbursement for eligible candidates.

The position requires three years of apprentice-level experience, a three-year Line Technician Apprenticeship, and a Class A CDL.