Line Technician

This position opens September 25, 2026,
and closes Monday October 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking Journey-level Line Technicians to work as a member of a crew to construct, install, repair, troubleshoot and maintain electric power systems, transmission, distribution, overhead, underground, and assist underground network crews as needed.

KEY 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, equipment and guys from damaged or decaying facilities to new facilities.
• String and splice wire for overhead distribution and transmission systems with conductor sizes up to and including 795 kcm.
• Install and terminate underground distribution cable, sizes up to and including 1000 kcm with the use of underground pulling equipment.
• Trim trees near energized wires in emergency situations.
• Train, assist, and mentor Line Technician Apprentices and contribute to monthly progress reports.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Ability to climb poles and structures as needed to complete work.
• Exceptional understanding of principles of electricity, basic math, wiring and connections and the ability to apply and teach this knowledge.
• Experience with various hand, battery, and electric tools and equipment like bucket trucks, digger derricks, hot sticks, attachments, grips, and hoists as well as underground cable test equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work directly with other line technicians, apprentices, and coworkers from other departments.
• Knowledge of utility work rules, laws and regulations including NESC, OSHA  and Oregon OSHA and other codes concerning utility and construction operation.

Work Schedule: 4-10’s, Monday – Thursday 6:30AM- 5:00PM. Automated call out system, to call for emergency response and storm damage restoration.

Location: This position is based in
Eugene, Oregon
. The selected candidate must live in the state of Oregon and maintain residence within 45 minutes of our facility located at 4200 Roosevelt Blvd., Eugene, OR 97402. Out-of-area candidates may be eligible for a relocation reimbursement.

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

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting salary for this position is $70.35. Please note that this wage is rounded to the penny, pending implementation of a bargained wage increase taking effect in April 2026.

This position is subject to the terms, conditions, and benefits of EWEB's collective bargaining agreement with the IBEW Local 659.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Experience
: A minimum of three years as an Apprentice Line Technician, including hot stick experience and utilizing hot stick equipment.

Education:Certificate of completion of a three-year Line Technician Apprentice course or training program that is approved by EWEB and includes hot stick training. West coast training programs preferred.

Professional license or registration: Certificate of Completion from an approved Line Tech Apprenticeship

Post-offer background check required: Yes

Post-offer physical / functional test required: Yes

Apprenticeship or other education/training required as a condition of employment, progression or advancement: Must obtain a First Aid/CPR Card within 12 months of hire.

In order to receive consideration, all applicants must provide a copy of the Certificate of Completion or other documentation proving successful completion of an accredited three-year Line Technician Apprentice course or…