Public Works Laborer - Temporary up to 6 month assignment
Public Works Laborer - Temporary up to 6 month assignment
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Job Description
Summary
The City of Medford is hiring multiple Seasonal Public Works Laborers 6month positions) to support our Traffic Maintenance divisiona team dedicated to keeping our streets safe visible and wellmaintained.
In this role youll work outdoors alongside a hardworking crew assisting with signing and striping maintenance pavement markings layout and design and the construction and installation of street signs. Youll also help operate and maintain paint striping equipment support general roadway and vegetation maintenance and much more.
If you enjoy handson work being part of a team and contributing to projects that directly support your community this is a great opportunity to put your skills to work in a meaningful way.
Apply today and help us keep Medford safe moving and wellmaintained!
Required Education and Experience:- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
- Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:- Four 4 months of experience in construction and/or maintenance.
AdditionalEligibilityRequirements:- 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 60minute normal response time to the Citys Service Center located at 821 N. Columbus Ave.
- Successful completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the City.
Available Schedule:
- Temporary assignment up to 6 months
- Fulltime 40 hours/week
- Monday through Thursday 4/10 schedule (four 10hour days with three days off each week)
Compensation & Information on Benefits
INCLUDED BENEFITS:
- Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) retirement contributions paid by employer for parttime yearround positions.
- Paid sick leave one 1 hour accrued for every 30 hours worked.
- Access to the Citys fully equipped fitness center 24/7
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.
- 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.
- Criminal history background investigation
- Favorable driving record
- Physical examination
- Clear drug screen following federal law (which includes testing for cannabis)
- Professional reference check
- If you have questions about the job posting please contact the Human Resources department at.
- For technical assistance completing your online application please contact Government Jobs at.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215 must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
The City of Medford is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based uponrace religion color national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age ancestry status as a protected veteran physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local law.
ADA:
The City of Medford complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and require assistance in the application process please contactor email:.
Employment Type
Temp
