Utility Support Worker

This posting opens Monday February 9, 2026 and closes on Monday February 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM (PST) or upon receipt of 100 applications, whichever occurs first. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

• Perform basic traffic control set-up and traffic control/work zone flagging.
• Deliver equipment, tools, or materials to job sites.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair on tools and equipment.
• Perform a variety of construction and maintenance tasks such as brush clearing, cleaning construction sites, hauling and spreading gravel, shoveling, raking, operating electronic locating equipment, and other general labor activities as needed.

• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to flagging, and traffic control.

40 hours per week, Shift: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10-hour shifts. Occasional unscheduled work to support emergency conditions/contingencies and responses. Call-out work may apply.

The starting salary for this position is commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position. The wage scale for the Utility Support Worker I is $28.13 to $31.26 per hour.

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.

Minimum Experience:

Six months experience working outdoors in all weather conditions, preferably in construction or roadway/traffic control environment.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver license:
Yes. Class A CDL, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.

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.

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.

The application for this position includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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 is 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…