EUGENE WATER  &  ELECTRIC  BOARD

"My job provides the opportunity to get involved in the full spectrum of engineering tasks. I'm not sitting in a cubicle all day, every day. I have the chance to get out in the field and do hands-on work."

"The number one thing I like about working at EWEB is the people. I have been here 29 years and have had great supervisors and co-workers. There are not too many other places I would rather be than EWEB."

"EWEB has the traditional values of a public utility — caring about community, customer and employee needs — rather than the investment needs of shareholder interests."

"If there is a way to prevent an injury or make my job easier, EWEB's Safety Department has always provided me with the necessary tools."

"I have the opportunity to do things well, with excellence, not just using the cheapest or quickest method."

"One of the nice things about this work is there are so many aspects — using knowledge to maintain water quality and safety, the physical work and customer relations. I do so many things including testing hydrants, maintaining the water analysis equipment and helping with water outages. Every day is different."

"There are lots of training opportunities here. I have had three different apprenticeships. You can't do that other places. I am proud to say that I work at EWEB and appreciate the opportunities I have been given here."

"What I like most about being a crew leader is being able to help the guys I work with. I like having the opportunity to help the apprentices learn the trade."