Pump & Reservoir Technician REQ: PUMPR001581

American Water Works Association; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vacation & sick leave

Pension

Employee credit union

Job summary

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking a Pump & Reservoir Technician to support maintenance and inspection of 30 water reservoirs and 26 pump stations. The role involves independent fieldwork and collaboration with an operations team, with opportunities to diagnose system anomalies and advance in the water distribution field.

Responsibilities include operating, maintaining, and repairing pumps and storage systems, monitoring with SCADA, and ensuring quick response to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Requires Water Distribution II certification or eligibility to obtain Water Distribution WDIV within 5 years.
• Alternatively, requires Treatment Operator II certification with eligibility to obtain WDIV within 5 years.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain transmission main appurtenances, water pumps, pump stations, reservoirs, and associated equipment.
• Troubleshoot pumps, motors, control valves, and hydraulic problems in the distribution system.
• 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 for 24-hour coverage.

Skills

SCADA systems

Pumps

Reservoirs knowledge

Electrical theory

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA software

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Pump & Reservoir Technician Requisition number: PUMPR001581

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking a Pump and Reservoir Technician to support the maintenance and inspection of 30 water reservoirs and 26 pump stations. This role includes both independent fieldwork and collaboration with a skilled operations team. The position offers opportunities to investigate and diagnose system anomalies, supporting continued development within the water distribution field.

Key responsibilities include the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of water pumps, piping systems, control valves, storage reservoirs, emergency wells, and other infrastructure associated with drinking water transmission and distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspect and maintain transmission main appurtenances, water pumps, pump stations, water storage reservoirs, grounds, water quality instrumentation, and pressure control equipment in the EWEB water system.

Troubleshoot system failure regarding pumps, motors, control valves, valves, incoming power, and hydraulic problems in the distribution system.

Design and manage maintenance programs for transmission/distribution pumping and storage equipment. Work with engineering as the field contact for capital improvement projects

Operate and monitor the water system utilizing SCADA. Work a rotating on-call shift to provide 24-hour coverage of the transmission, distribution, pumping, and storage facilities.

Electronically document findings in the field by maintaining, updating, and creating spreadsheets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or other forms of document tracking.

Work Schedule: This position requires working a rotating on-call schedule and acts as a first responder to system emergencies.

Type and frequency of personal contact required (general public, customers, organizations, and EWEB employees): Daily contact with EWEB employees, contractors and general public.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting wage for this position is $45.8634 hourly.

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

This position is subject to the terms, conditions, and benefits of EWEB's collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 659, which includes an overtime rate of 2x the regular wage for all overtime worked and an annual HRA VEBA contribution of $3000/year paid by EWEB.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience: Five years’ field experience working with a water distribution and pumping system of relative size, plus:
Professional license or registration: Current Water Distribution II certification required. Must be eligible to test and obtain Water Distribution WDIV certification within 5 years.

Or:

Minimum Experience: Three years’ experience as a Water Treatment Operator, plus:
Professional license or registration: Current Treatment Operator II certification required. Must be eligible to test and to obtain Water Distribution WDIV certification within 5 years.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Desirable education, experience, training and certifications: Oregon Health Authority, Drinking Water Program Water Treatment certifications, Oregon Building Codes Division electrical licenses, DWS Backflow Assembly Tester certification or Specialist, welding experience or certifications. General machine work experience.

Valid driver license: Yes, Class A CDL, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Professional license or registration: Current Water Distribution II Certification and the ability to obtain Water Distribution WDIV within 5 years.

Apprenticeship or other education/training required as a condition of employment, progression or advancement: Continuation of employment is contingent upon obtaining an Oregon State certification in Water Distribution, Grade WDIV, within 5 years; must obtain a first aid/CPR card.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

WHY CHOOSE 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.

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.

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. while participating in EWEB functions, on EWEB property, or while performing right-of-way tasks.

Other Requirements:

This description 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.

Supplemental Questions:

1. Please describe your experience working on reservoirs or potable water tanks.

2. Please describe your experience working in water pump stations. Please list the type and capacity of the station.

3. Please describe your experience working in a SCADA system.

4. Please describe your experience working with pumps.

5. Can you describe your understanding of electrical theory and explain how it relates to the operation of pumps, pump stations, motors, and drive systems?

This posting opens on Friday, September 25, 2026, and will close on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience: Five years’ field experience working with a water distribution and pumping system of relative size, plus:
Professional license or registration: Current Water Distribution II certification required. Must be eligible to test and obtain Water Distribution WDIV certification within 5 years.

Or:

Minimum Experience: Three years’ experience as a Water Treatment Operator, plus:
Professional license or registration: Current Treatment Operator II certification required. Must be eligible to test and to obtain Water Distribution WDIV certification within 5 years.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Desirable education, experience, training and certifications: Oregon Health Authority, Drinking Water Program Water Treatment certifications, Oregon Building Codes Division electrical licenses, DWS Backflow Assembly Tester certification or Specialist, welding experience or certifications. General machine work experience.

Valid driver license: Yes, Class A CDL, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Professional license or registration: Current Water Distribution II Certification and the ability to obtain Water Distribution WDIV within 5 years.

Apprenticeship or other education/training required as a condition of employment, progression or advancement: Continuation of employment is contingent upon obtaining an Oregon State certification in Water Distribution, Grade WDIV, within 5 years; must obtain a first aid/CPR card.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

WHY CHOOSE 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.

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.

WHY CHOOSE 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.