
METER READER/COLLECTOR
DIVISION: Management Information Services
REPORTS TO: Meter Reader Collector Supervisor
STATUS/HOURS: Non-Exempt / Union / Full Time / M - F / 7:30 – 4:00
HOURLY RANGE:
1st six months $21.07/hr
2nd six months $23.52/hr
3rd six months $26.33/hr
4th six months $27.78/hr
5th six months $30.26/hr
6th six months $32.83/hr
Thereafter $35.40/hr
The position starts in the 1st six months. Movement to the remaining steps is based on satisfactory performance.
POSTING DATE: Friday, May 26, 2022
CLOSING DATE: Friday, June 9, 2023 OR when 50 applications have been received – whichever comes first.
Applications must be received or postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
Prior to applying, please read the entire Meter Reader - Collector (subutil.com) job description. The job description lists the Major Responsibilities, Required Minimum Qualifications, and the Physical and Mental Requirements for the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of one-year direct customer service experience working outdoors in field data collection, route delivery or a similar work environment that includes public contact
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Driving is an essential function of this position. Therefore, a valid Oregon Class C Driver’s License is required
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS
The following application materials are required:
- Completed SUB Application for Employment
The application is available on our website at Current Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Springfield Utility Board Careers (governmentjobs.com) and can be completed on line
SUB encourages all qualified individuals to apply. SUB is committed to cultural diversity, equity and inclusion, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including disability and veteran status.
ABOUT SUB
Springfield Utility Board is an independently operated municipal electric and water utility governed by a locally-elected board. Serving 25+ square miles in and around the City of Springfield, Oregon (pop. 55,000), the utility offers its customers some of the lowest water and electric rates in the Pacific Northwest. SUB is a customer-owned community resource. Like other customer-owned utilities, SUB has a three-pronged mission: to provide excellent customer service, to keep rates low and affordable, and to support the community it serves. SUB achieves this because, unlike privately held utilities which look to provide profits to investors, SUB is owned by and responsible to the people it serves. And, because SUB is an independent agency, and not a department of the city, all of the rates paid go directly back into operating the utility.
SUB is a great place to work! Our employees are valued, respected and appreciated for their skills, knowledge and the diverse backgrounds that they bring to SUB. We’re proud of our talented employees and their accomplishments to make SUB the best and most cost-effective utility we can be!
THE COMMUNITY
Springfield is a family-friendly community located in the south Willamette Valley and nestled between the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers, both known for excellent fishing. The Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area is easily accessible by Interstate 5 and Oregon’s second largest airport. The region is home to several colleges, including the University of Oregon, and provides activities for a wide variety of interests, including performing arts, sports, and outdoor recreation.
SUB’S MISSION
The Mission of the Springfield Utility Board is to provide safe, reliable, cost-effective utility related services to the citizens and businesses of the Springfield community.
In providing these services:
SUB’s five-member governing Board will require the principles of cost-effectiveness and continuous quality improvement to be applied to all programs, functions and projects conducted by SUB, in recognition of SUB’s long-term responsibility to deliver services.
In addition to providing the types of services that meet customers’ utility needs, SUB shall also strive to:
- Keep the costs of its services affordable;
- Provide for prudent financial reserves;
- Ensure that all services offered and provided by SUB meet or exceed the community’s standards for quality & safety;
- Continue to study opportunities and pursue options that provide value to SUB’s customers.
The Board believes that SUB’s mission is best accomplished through a strong team relationship between the Board and management. This partnership will provide consistency of purpose and direction to the organization and empowers employees to continue to build the kind of organization necessary to meet customers’ utility needs.
What You Can Expect from Our Application Process:
Submit your application online by the posted deadline. After the position closes, your application is reviewed for minimum requirements of the role.
Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, certifications, and training. The selection process varies according to the position and can include such things as screening of supplemental questionnaires, written or skill tests, ability or fitness tests, interviews, and assessment processes.
All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran’s Preference in Public Employment Law.
Once the top candidate is discovered, reference checks, criminal background checks, and drug screens (if applicable) will be done.
Our recruiting goal is the find the best candidate to help us grow and serve. In order to do that, we are very intentional and mindful throughout each element of the process. We know that means a little more time to get to the end, but we believe that making sure each employee is in a role that they can succeed in is important to our community's success.
NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Springfield Utility Board is recruiting for a Temporary Custodian
DIVISION:
Resource Management
REPORTS TO:
Energy and Conservation Services Manager
STATUS/HOURS:
Non-Exempt / Full Time / M - F / 4:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
DURATION:
This is a temporary contract position
BENEFITS:
This is a non-benefitted position
HOURLY RANGE:
$25.66
BARGAINING UNIT:
IBEW Local 659
POSTING DATE:
Monday, May 22, 2023
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The position is open until filled. Applications received by 5:00 pm on Monday, May 29, 2023 will be given full consideration.
Applications received after 5:00 pm on May 29, 2023 will be held until we complete our first round of interviews. If a candidate is hired during the first round of interviews, the posting will close and no further applications will be reviewed. If a candidate is not hired during the first round of interviews, we will extend our consideration date.
Job Description
Please read the Custodian 1-4 (subutil.com) job description prior to applying for this position to learn about its duties and responsibilities. It will also list the required minimum qualifications and physical and mental requirements for the position.
Minimum Qualifications
- A minimum of one year recent experience in performing custodian work in a large and multi-use facility (i.e., hospital, professional or medical buildings, schools)
- Driving is an essential function of this position. Therefore, a valid Oregon Class C Driver’s License (must obtain within first six-months) is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent
Submitting Your Application Materials
The following application materials are required:
- Completed SUB Application for Employment
The Application can be completed online at: https://www.subutil.com/about-us/careers-with-sub/
SUB encourages all qualified individuals to apply. SUB is committed to cultural diversity, equity and inclusion, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including disability and veteran status.
ABOUT SUB
Springfield Utility Board is an independently operated municipal electric and water utility governed by a locally-elected board. Serving 25+ square miles in and around the City of Springfield, Oregon (pop. 55,000), the utility offers its customers some of the lowest water and electric rates in the Pacific Northwest. SUB is a customer-owned community resource. Like other customer-owned utilities, SUB has a three-pronged mission: to provide excellent customer service, to keep rates low and affordable, and to support the community it serves. SUB achieves this because, unlike privately held utilities which look to provide profits to investors, SUB is owned by and responsible to the people it serves. And, because SUB is an independent agency, and not a department of the city, all of the rates paid go directly back into operating the utility.
SUB is a great place to work! Our employees are valued, respected and appreciated for their skills, knowledge and the diverse backgrounds that they bring to SUB. We’re proud of our talented employees and their accomplishments to make SUB the best and most cost-effective utility we can be!
THE COMMUNITY
Springfield is a family-friendly community located in the south Willamette Valley and nestled between the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers, both known for excellent fishing. The Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area is easily accessible by Interstate 5 and Oregon’s second largest airport. The region is home to several colleges, including the University of Oregon, and provides activities for a wide variety of interests, including performing arts, sports, and outdoor recreation.
SUB’S MISSION
The Mission of the Springfield Utility Board is to provide safe, reliable, cost-effective utility related services to the citizens and businesses of the Springfield community.
In providing these services:
SUB’s five-member governing Board will require the principles of cost-effectiveness and continuous quality improvement to be applied to all programs, functions and projects conducted by SUB, in recognition of SUB’s long-term responsibility to deliver services.
In addition to providing the types of services that meet customers’ utility needs, SUB shall also strive to:
- Keep the costs of its services affordable;
- Provide for prudent financial reserves;
- Ensure that all services offered and provided by SUB meet or exceed the community’s standards for quality & safety;
- Continue to study opportunities and pursue options that provide value to SUB’s customers.
The Board believes that SUB’s mission is best accomplished through a strong team relationship between the Board and management. This partnership will provide consistency of purpose and direction to the organization and empowers employees to continue to build the kind of organization necessary to meet customers’ utility needs.

Springfield Utility Board is recruiting for an Apprentice Substation & Relay Technician: This is an entry level position with progression to Journey-Level Substation & Relay Technician.
DIVISION:
Electric Service Center
REPORTS TO:
Electric Engineering Manager with leadership from the Substation & Relay Crew Leader and Electric Crew Leader
BARGAINING UNIT:
IBEW Local 659
STATUS/HOURS:
Non-Exempt / Union / Full-Time / 40 hours a week / M - F / 7:00 – 3:30
COMPENSATION
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Journey-Level Substation & Relay Technician: $63.46/hr
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6th 6-months Apprentice Substation & Relay Technician: $57.12/hr
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5th 6-months Apprentice Substation & Relay Technician: $55.22/hr
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4th 6-months Apprentice Substation & Relay Technician: $53.31/hr
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3rd 6-months Apprentice Substation & Relay Technician: $50.77/hr
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2nd 6-months Apprentice Substation & Relay Technician: $47.60/hr
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1st 6-months Apprentice Substation & Relay Technician: $46.33/hr
Position will start at the 1st 6-months Apprentice Substation & Relay Technician at $46.33/hr.
POSTING DATE: Monday, May 8, 2023
CLOSING DATE: Monday, May 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Applications must be received or postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
Prior to applying, please read the entire Apprentice Substation Relay tech (subutil.com) job description. The job description lists the Major Responsibilities, Required Minimum Qualifications, and the Physical and Mental Requirements for the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Completion of an electric-based apprenticeship program (includes, but not limited to, electrician, relay technician, line technician, meter technician) or completion of an Associate’s degree in electric or electronic technology
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Driving is an essential function of this position. Therefore, a valid Oregon Driver’s License (must obtain within first six-months) is required.
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Recent experience in the electrical field using computer interface for control of electric apparatus or experience using computers for digital simulations;
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Prior experience installing, configuring, maintaining, repairing mechanical equipment preferred.
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Related experience with electric utility or similar utility preferred.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS
The following application materials are required:
- Completed SUB Application for Employment
Applications can be submitted online at: https://www.subutil.com/about-us/careers-with-sub/
- Cover letter
- Resume
SUB encourages all qualified individuals to apply. SUB is committed to cultural diversity, equity and inclusion, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including disability and veteran status.
ABOUT SUB
Springfield Utility Board is an independently operated municipal electric and water utility governed by a locally-elected board. Serving 25+ square miles in and around the City of Springfield, Oregon (pop. 55,000), the utility offers its customers some of the lowest water and electric rates in the Pacific Northwest. SUB is a customer-owned community resource. Like other customer-owned utilities, SUB has a three-pronged mission: to provide excellent customer service, to keep rates low and affordable, and to support the community it serves. SUB achieves this because, unlike privately held utilities which look to provide profits to investors, SUB is owned by and responsible to the people it serves. And, because SUB is an independent agency, and not a department of the city, all of the rates paid go directly back into operating the utility.
SUB is a great place to work! Our employees are valued, respected and appreciated for their skills, knowledge and the diverse backgrounds that they bring to SUB. We’re proud of our talented employees and their accomplishments to make SUB the best and most cost-effective utility we can be!
THE COMMUNITY
Springfield is a family-friendly community located in the south Willamette Valley and nestled between the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers, both known for excellent fishing. The Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area is easily accessible by Interstate 5 and Oregon’s second largest airport. The region is home to several colleges, including the University of Oregon, and provides activities for a wide variety of interests, including performing arts, sports, and outdoor recreation.
SUB’S MISSION
The Mission of the Springfield Utility Board is to provide safe, reliable, cost-effective utility related services to the citizens and businesses of the Springfield community.
In providing these services:
SUB’s five-member governing Board will require the principles of cost-effectiveness and continuous quality improvement to be applied to all programs, functions and projects conducted by SUB, in recognition of SUB’s long-term responsibility to deliver services.
In addition to providing the types of services that meet customers’ utility needs, SUB shall also strive to:
-
Keep the costs of its services affordable;
-
Provide for prudent financial reserves;
-
Ensure that all services offered and provided by SUB meet or exceed the community’s standards for quality & safety;
-
Continue to study opportunities and pursue options that provide value to SUB’s customers.
The Board believes that SUB’s mission is best accomplished through a strong team relationship between the Board and management. This partnership will provide consistency of purpose and direction to the organization and empowers employees to continue to build the kind of organization necessary to meet customers’ utility needs.
What You Can Expect from Our Application Process:
Submit your application online by the posted deadline. After the position closes, your application is reviewed for minimum requirements of the role.
Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, certifications, and training. The selection process varies according to the position and can include such things as screening of supplemental questionnaires, written or skill tests, ability or fitness tests, interviews, and assessment processes.
All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran’s Preference in Public Employment Law.
Once the top candidate is discovered, reference checks, criminal background checks, and drug screens (if applicable) will be done.
Our recruiting goal is the find the best candidate to help us grow and serve. In order to do that, we are very intentional and mindful throughout each element of the process. We know that means a little more time to get to the end, but we believe that making sure each employee is in a role that they can succeed in is important to our community's success.
NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN
Join our team!
Douglas Electric Cooperative, Inc. has a job opening for a Journeyman Lineman to join the crew responsible for maintaining the northern portion of our system. We may consider a 5th or 6th step apprentice with hot sticking experience. This is a union position represented by IBEW Local 659.
Douglas Electric Cooperative (DEC) is a private, not-for-profit electric utility owned by the members it serves. It was established to provide its 10,000 members with the most reliable electric service at the lowest possible cost. DEC's service area covers 2200 square miles in western and northern Douglas County, with small portions in northeast and southeast Coos County and south Lane County.
Located in the heart of the land of Umpqua between Oregon’s Coast Range to the west and the Cascade Range to the east, Roseburg and the greater Umpqua Valley offer numerous opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. The area’s climate is temperate but still offers all four seasons of weather, including warm dry summers and wet winters, allowing for an abundance of outdoor recreation including incredible hunting and fishing opportunities, easy access to the dunes on the coast, as well as, snow mobile trails to the east.
The position requires a highly skilled, safety-oriented, worker with a wide-ranging background in construction, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing of overhead and underground power lines, with a mindset towards safety. Competitive wages and benefits are offered and DEC working hours recently switched to year-round four ten-hour days Monday through Thursday.
Douglas Electric Cooperative
PO Box 1327
Roseburg, OR 97470
Tel. 541-673-6616 Fax 541-672-0863
Springfield Utility Board is recruiting for a Journey-Level Meter Technician (Journeyman Meterman)
DIVISION:
Electric Service Center
REPORTS TO:
Electric Engineering Manager with crew leadership from the Electric Crew Leader
BARGAINING UNIT:
IBEW Local 659
STATUS/HOURS:
Non-Exempt / Union / Full-Time / 40 hours a week / M - F / 7:00 – 3:30
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The position is open until filled. Applications received by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 will be given full consideration.
Applications received after 5:00 pm on April 28, 2023 will be held until we complete our first round of interviews. If a candidate is hired during the first round of interviews, the posting will close and no further applications will be reviewed. If a candidate is not hired during the first round of interviews, we will extend our consideration date.
Prior to applying, please read the entire Journey-Level Meter Technician job description located on our website at http://www.subutil.com/jobs/ . The job description lists the Major Responsibilities, Required Minimum Qualifications, and the Physical and Mental Requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Successful completion of a recognized Journey-Level Meter Technician Apprenticeship program that includes a minimum three years of related on-the-job training.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS
The following application materials are required:
-
Completed SUB Application for Employment
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Cover letter
-
Resume
-
A copy of your Journey-Level Meter Technician Ticket must be included with your application packet
SUB encourages all qualified individuals to apply. SUB is committed to cultural diversity, equity and inclusion, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including disability and veteran status.
You may submit your application on line. You may also mail, deliver, fax or email your application packet to:
Human Resources / P.O. Box 300 / 223 “A” Street, Suite H / Springfield, OR 97477
Office hours: Monday – Friday / 8:00am – 5:00pm
Phone: 541.726.2398
Fax: 541.744.3657
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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Wage is $57.88/hr
-
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
-
11 Paid Holidays Annually
-
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
-
Deferred Compensation
-
Retirement Plan
-
Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
ABOUT SUB
Springfield Utility Board is an independently operated municipal electric and water utility governed by a locally-elected board. Serving 25+ square miles in and around the City of Springfield, Oregon (pop. 55,000), the utility offers its customers some of the lowest water and electric rates in the Pacific Northwest. SUB is a customer-owned community resource. Like other customer-owned utilities, SUB has a three-pronged mission: to provide excellent customer service, to keep rates low and affordable, and to support the community it serves. SUB achieves this because, unlike privately held utilities which look to provide profits to investors, SUB is owned by and responsible to the people it serves. And, because SUB is an independent agency, and not a department of the city, all of the rates paid go directly back into operating the utility.
SUB is a great place to work! Our employees are valued, respected and appreciated for their skills, knowledge and the diverse backgrounds that they bring to SUB. We’re proud of our talented employees and their accomplishments to make SUB the best and most cost-effective utility we can be!
THE COMMUNITY
Springfield is a family-friendly community located in the south Willamette Valley and nestled between the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers, both known for excellent fishing. The Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area is easily accessible by Interstate 5 and Oregon’s second largest airport. The region is home to several colleges, including the University of Oregon, and provides activities for a wide variety of interests, including performing arts, sports, and outdoor recreation.
SUB’S MISSION
The Mission of the Springfield Utility Board is to provide safe, reliable, cost-effective utility related services to the citizens and businesses of the Springfield community.
In providing these services:
SUB’s five-member governing Board will require the principles of cost-effectiveness and continuous quality improvement to be applied to all programs, functions and projects conducted by SUB, in recognition of SUB’s long-term responsibility to deliver services.
In addition to providing the types of services that meet customers’ utility needs, SUB shall also strive to:
-
Keep the costs of its services affordable;
-
Provide for prudent financial reserves;
-
Ensure that all services offered and provided by SUB meet or exceed the community’s standards for quality & safety;
-
Continue to study opportunities and pursue options that provide value to SUB’s customers.
The Board believes that SUB’s mission is best accomplished through a strong team relationship between the Board and management. This partnership will provide consistency of purpose and direction to the organization and empowers employees to continue to build the kind of organization necessary to meet customers’ utility needs.

Pacific Power now has openings for Journeyman Linemen in a variety of our district locations in central and southern Oregon and northern California. For more information click on PP&L/Pacificorp link below, then click on the Careers tab.

Springfield Utility Board is recruiting for a Journey-Level Line Technician (Journeyman Lineman)
DIVISION:
Electric Service Center
REPORTS TO:
Line Superintendent with crew leadership from the Line Crew Leader
BARGAINING UNIT:
IBEW Local 659
STATUS/HOURS:
Non-Exempt / Union / Full-Time / 40 hours a week / M - F / 7:00 – 3:30
Open Until Filled
Position is open until filled. Applications received by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 will be given full consideration.
Applications received after 5:00 pm on April 28, 2023 will be held until we complete our first round of interviews. If a candidate is hired during the first round of interviews, the posting will close and no further applications will be reviewed. If a candidate is not hired during the first round of interviews, we will extend our consideration date.
Prior to applying, please read the entire Journey-Level Line Technician job description located on our website at http://www.subutil.com/jobs/. The job description lists the Major Responsibilities, Required Minimum Qualifications, and the Physical and Mental Requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-
High school diploma or equivalent
-
Successful completion of a recognized Journey-Level Line Technician Apprenticeship program that includes a minimum three years of related on-the-job training
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS
The following application materials are required:
-
Completed SUB Application for Employment
-
Cover letter
-
Resume
-
A copy of your Journey-Level Line Technician Ticket must be included with your application packet
SUB encourages all qualified individuals to apply. SUB is committed to cultural diversity, equity and inclusion, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including disability and veteran status.
You may submit your application on line. You may also mail, deliver, fax or email your application packet to:
Human Resources / P.O. Box 300 / 223 “A” Street, Suite H / Springfield, OR 97477
Office hours: Monday – Friday / 8:00am – 5:00pm
Phone: 541.726.2398
Fax: 541.744.3657
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
-
Wage is $57.88/hr
-
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
-
11 Paid Holidays Annually
-
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
-
Deferred Compensation
-
Retirement Plan
-
Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
ABOUT SUB
Springfield Utility Board is an independently operated municipal electric and water utility governed by a locally-elected board. Serving 25+ square miles in and around the City of Springfield, Oregon (pop. 55,000), the utility offers its customers some of the lowest water and electric rates in the Pacific Northwest. SUB is a customer-owned community resource. Like other customer-owned utilities, SUB has a three-pronged mission: to provide excellent customer service, to keep rates low and affordable, and to support the community it serves. SUB achieves this because, unlike privately held utilities which look to provide profits to investors, SUB is owned by and responsible to the people it serves. And, because SUB is an independent agency, and not a department of the city, all of the rates paid go directly back into operating the utility.
SUB is a great place to work! Our employees are valued, respected and appreciated for their skills, knowledge and the diverse backgrounds that they bring to SUB. We’re proud of our talented employees and their accomplishments to make SUB the best and most cost-effective utility we can be!
THE COMMUNITY
Springfield is a family-friendly community located in the south Willamette Valley and nestled between the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers, both known for excellent fishing. The Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area is easily accessible by Interstate 5 and Oregon’s second largest airport. The region is home to several colleges, including the University of Oregon, and provides activities for a wide variety of interests, including performing arts, sports, and outdoor recreation.
SUB’S MISSION
The Mission of the Springfield Utility Board is to provide safe, reliable, cost-effective utility related services to the citizens and businesses of the Springfield community.
In providing these services:
SUB’s five-member governing Board will require the principles of cost-effectiveness and continuous quality improvement to be applied to all programs, functions and projects conducted by SUB, in recognition of SUB’s long-term responsibility to deliver services.
In addition to providing the types of services that meet customers’ utility needs, SUB shall also strive to:
-
Keep the costs of its services affordable;
-
Provide for prudent financial reserves;
-
Ensure that all services offered and provided by SUB meet or exceed the community’s standards for quality & safety;
-
Continue to study opportunities and pursue options that provide value to SUB’s customers.
The Board believes that SUB’s mission is best accomplished through a strong team relationship between the Board and management. This partnership will provide consistency of purpose and direction to the organization and empowers employees to continue to build the kind of organization necessary to meet customers’ utility needs.