Public Works Laborer

Summary

Are you ready to embrace a career where every day is an adventure? The City of Medford is seeking two (2) dynamic individuals to join us as full-time Public Works Laborers, where you'll be at the forefront of exciting field operations.

We valueteamwork, adaptability, and a strong work ethic. If you're eager to dive into the dynamic world of field operations and leave your mark as an essential team player, we're eager to hear from you!

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and

• One (1) year of experience in construction and/or maintenance; and

• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Knowledge of safety rules, accident prevention practices and traffic laws and regulations.

• Good reading, writing, and basic math skills.

• Ability to maintain acceptable driving record throughout employment.

• Must establish a residence no more than a 45-minute normal response time to the City's Service Center located at 821 N. Columbus Ave.

• Successful completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the City.

Available Schedule:

• 10 hours daily, Monday

• Thursday,

The anticipated hiring range for the Public Works Laborerposition is $21.74(first step) to $22.83or $23.97(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.Sixsteps 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'sfully equipped fitness center24/7

About the City

Medford is one of the most beautiful areas of the Pacific Northwest and is located in Jackson County, Oregon. Situated in the heart of the scenic Rogue Valley, Medford, population 88,357, is the hub of Oregon's fourth-largest metropolitan area. Located along I-5 in southern Oregon, just 20 miles from the California border, Medford is surrounded by breathtaking mountains in a region featuring world-class outdoor recreation opportunities, including Crater Lake National Park and the Oregon Coast. As the largest city between Eugene and Sacramento, Medford is a growing city with a high quality of life, a growing economy and a moderate climate.

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Examples of Job Duties

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Loads, drives, and unloads vehicles in transporting tools, materials, and equipment.

• Practices safety rules and accident prevention measures.

• Assists in the operation of, and occasionally operates equipment.

• Performs work zone traffic control and flagging.

• Documents a variety of work logs, maps, and recordkeeping.

• Operates a variety of hand and power tools.

• Performs emergency services during adverse weather conditions, which may include removing snow and debris from roadways, sanding roads, high water response, etc.

• Responds to afterhours/on-call needs.

• Scope of assigned area of responsibility will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the Public Works Director.

Examples of responsibilities assigned to various sections may include:

• Street Section: Repair and maintain streets, alleys, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and bridges.

• Sewer Section: Assist and operate pipeline clearing equipment, perform pump station maintenance, perform confided space entry, assist with pipeline inspection, pipe bursting, mainline patching. mainline replacement, lateral connection repairs, and manhole repairs.

• Traffic Section: Perform signing and striping maintenance, pavement markings, design and layout, sign construction and installation, and operation and maintenance of paint striping equipment.

• Storm Drainage Section: Assist in cleaning of storm drainage facilities including pipes, ditches, ponds, and vegetation control. Assist and operate pipeline cleaning equipment, mowing equipment, landscape maintenance tools, assist with water quality facility maintenance, culvert installations, culvert repairs, storm mainline patches, storm mainline replacement, inlet repairs, and manhole repairs.

Other Functions of the Position:

• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.

• Handles job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace.

• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.

• Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Competencies:

Customer Orientation

• Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs. They continually seek information and understanding regarding market trends.

Composure

• Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances. They can demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation and continue performing steadily and effectively.

Integrity

• Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.

Learning Agility

• Effective performers continuously seek new knowledge. They are curious and want to know 'why'. They learn quickly and use new information effectively. They create and foster a culture of interest, curiosity, and learning.

Team Player

• Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it. They share resources, respond to requests from other parts of the organization, and support larger legitimate organizational agendas as more important than local or personal goals.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

This position requires work that includes exposure to regular inside and outside noise and distractions, lighting, and HVAC systems in relation to temperature. This environment also includes interactions with the public, contact with hot and cold temperatures and a large variety of potential health and safety exposures.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential job functions satisfactorily. This position involves extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, crouching, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, climbing and balancing, regular limb extension, pinching and grasping, moving, lifting and carrying objects that will require frequent force of 0 - 25 pounds, occasional 26 - 74 pounds and seldom exertion of 75 - 100 pounds of force, as well as regular keyboard typing, talking and listening both in person and over the phone, and driving a wide array of motorized vehicles in all conditions. Noise exposure and hot/cold environments may also need to be tolerated. Must have the ability to use computers, phones, and technology as needed.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT (Please read):

• It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.

• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a "see resume" response.

• Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.

How to Apply:

• Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.

• Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.

• Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.

Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:

• Criminal history background investigation

• Favorable driving record

• Physical and functional examination

• Clear drug screen following federal law (which includes testing for cannabis)

• Professional reference check

Questions or Assistance:

• If you have questions about the job posting, please contact the Human Resources department at (541) 774-2014.

• For technical assistance completing your online application, please contact Government Jobs at (855) 524-5627.