This position is open until filled. For first consideration, apply at Medfordoregon.gov by Sunday, March 31st.
Are you a skilled individual who thrives in a hands-on environment? Do you have a strong drive to create a positive impact in your community? If so, then we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join our dynamic team as a Public Works Technician and take on a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of public works construction and maintenance projects. Join us today and embark on a journey where your expertise will shape the future of public infrastructure in your community!
Required Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
Two (2) years of equipment operation, general construction, maintenance experience, or combination to successfully perform the duties of the job.
Completion of a one (1) year Construction Technology certificate program may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Special Qualifications:
Possession of a Class A Oregon Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain CDL and tanker endorsement within one (1) year of hire date. New employees establishing resident status in the State of Oregon must obtain an Oregon driver’s license within 30 days (ORS 807.020 (1)).
Maintaining a CDL is a condition of employment.
Ability to maintain acceptable driving record throughout employment.
Must establish a residence no more than a 60-minute normal response time to the City's Service Center located at 821 N. Columbus Ave.
Available Schedule:
Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The anticipated hiring range for the Public Works Technician position is $24.16 (first step) to $25.36 or $26.63 (second or third step). Directly related experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.
Healthcare Benefits:
Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City
Retirement Benefits:
Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning
Additional Benefits:
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7
Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply!
