This posting opens Friday, December 20, 2024, and will close Friday, January 24, 2025.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking Fleet Mechanic to perform daily activities of complex diagnostic, repair, maintenance, and other related tasks on the Utilities’ fleet of vehicles, power operated equipment and trailers. The selected candidate will be responsible for keeping automotive equipment in good running order, making repairs as needed, and returning the equipment to service quickly and economically. This position performs the mechanical repair and maintenance of automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, construction equipment such as backhoes and excavators, specialized aerial devices such as bucket trucks, derricks, cranes, hydro-excavators, and other assigned equipment.

The primary schedule for this position is Swing Shift, M-Th, 3:00pm-1:30am (4/10’s). While most of the work is performed at EWEB’s Roosevelt Operation Center, employees may perform fieldwork under varying conditions along with occasional weekend and/or various shifts during emergencies and during training.

Responsibilities:

Troubleshooting and determining defects and repairs needed on heavy and light duty equipment
Using lifts, specialty tools, and various automotive and diagnostic equipment to inspect and evaluate vehicles and equipment
Performing tune-up work on vehicles and equipment, with an emphasis on heavy equipment
Maintain complete and accurate records for work orders such as time, materials, and description of the work performed
Performing scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections on vehicles and equipment
Major repairs on diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, brakes, gear boxes, motors and pumps, and electrical systems; maintain diesel- and gas-powered light and heavy-duty equipment
Initiating and updating maintenance records in the Utilities Fleet Management System
Using various tools and equipment including, ohm meters, vacuum gauges, tire changers, wheel balancers, lifts, A/C recovery/rechargers
Welding repairs and fabrication work on vehicles and heavy equipment
Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining complex electrical systems
Repairing vehicles and equipment in the shop, as well as performing in the field repairs as necessary
Locating and transporting vehicles needing repair or warranty work to venders
Maintaining a high level of customer service while consistently providing quality service
Developing and maintaining collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
Maintaining regular attendance and maintains work area for cleanliness and safety

Hourly Wage Range Format:

The starting hourly wage for this position is $36.2640 – 45.3300 hourly, commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position.

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

Minimum Experience: Five years of recent (journey level) work experience with diesel, automotive and alternative technology maintenance and drivability diagnostics.

Education: Associate's degree in applied science with automotive or diesel study or related degree, along with electronics training or an equivalent combination of education or journey-level certification plus additional job-related experience may be qualifying.

Required education, experience, training, and certifications in applicable amount of time:

Class “B” commercial driver’s license (CDL) with tanker endorsement within one-year of hire.
Forklift certification within six months of hire.
ASE Master Certification (Truck) with one year of hire.
Mobile Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Certification with one year of hire.

Post-offer background check required: Yes.

Post-offer drug test required: Yes.

Post-offer physical / functional test required: Yes.

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.

Equivalency: Candidates who do not meet all of the minimum qualifications but whose application materials demonstrate equivalent relevant experience, skills, and ability to excel in similar roles are encouraged to apply. We understand that valuable experience can be gained through various avenues, and we value diverse experiences and unique perspectives. EWEB will consider a combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Union Language:

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

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

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 consistently rank as one of the healthiest employers in Oregon!

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's 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 that inspires our customers to invest in and rely on us.

Our core values:

SAFE: We value the safety, physical and psychological wellness, of our workforce and the public, the security and integrity of cyber assets and data, and the protection of our customers’ assets.
RELIABLE: We value the ongoing continuous on-demand delivery of drinking water and electricity, and the dependability of our response to our customers.
AFFORDABLE: We value and respect our customer-owners’ financial resources by making wise investments and controlling costs and rates.
ENVIRONMENTAL: We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of the environment and natural resources, including preserving our watershed, and our role in reducing the greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to Climate Change.
COMMUNITY/CULTURE: We value a culture of intentional actions and outcomes, continuous improvement, diverse perspectives, that is trustworthy, respectful, equitable, and inclusive to employees and community members. We are dedicated to our public service, professions, local governance, and commitment to serve our community honestly and with integrity.

Why Eugene?

It’s a university 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. The city is just an hour to the Cascades Mountains or to the Oregon Coast, but you don’t have to leave Eugene to find nature. The Willamette River runs through the middle of the city and there are parks and trails throughout Eugene. Whatever you’re looking for, you can find it here!

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.

Note: 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.