On-Call Water Pump & Reservoir Technician

Eugene-Water-and-Electric-Board; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Pension

Job summary

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking a Pump and Reservoir Technician to support maintenance and inspection of 30 water reservoirs and 26 pump stations. The role combines independent fieldwork with collaboration within a skilled operations team and offers opportunities to diagnose system anomalies.

Responsibilities include operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of pumps, piping, valves, reservoirs, emergency wells, and other drinking water infrastructure, with SCADA

Qualifications

• Five years’ field experience with water distribution and pumping systems of similar size.
• Current Water Distribution II certification; eligible to test for Water Distribution WDIV within 5 years.
• Or: Three years’ experience as a Water Treatment Operator with Treatment Operator II certification and WDIV eligibility within 5 years.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain water pumps, reservoirs, and related transmission/distribution equipment.
• Troubleshoot system failures regarding pumps, motors, valves, and electrical/hydraulic issues.
• Design and manage maintenance programs for pumping and storage equipment; coordinate with engineering on capital projects.
• Operate and monitor the water system using SCADA; participate in rotating on-call shifts.
• Document findings electronically and update SOPs and field records.

Skills

Water distribution systems

Water treatment operations

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking a Pump and Reservoir Technician to support maintenance and inspection of 30 water reservoirs and 26 pump stations. The role combines independent fieldwork with collaboration within a skilled operations team and offers opportunities to diagnose system anomalies.

Responsibilities include operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of pumps, piping, valves, reservoirs, emergency wells, and other drinking water infrastructure, with SCADA