Public Works Technician - Sewer Collection Maintenance
Public Works Technician - Sewer Collection Maintenance
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10-06-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 55070 - 70285
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
10-06-2025
Job Description
Summary
- Join our hardworking team as aPublic Works Technician in our Sewer Collection MaintenanceDivision and help keep Medfords sewer system running smoothly!Every day brings hands-on challenges from confined space entries to troubleshooting and problem-solving making it a great fit for those who thrive in a dynamic team-oriented environment.
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.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:- Knowledge of applicable state and local vehicle ordinances; weight limit capacities; civil construction and maintenance practices; occupational hazards and related safety precautions; etc.
- Possession of a Class A Oregon Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain CDL and tanker endorsement within one year of hire date.
- New employees establishing resident status in the State of Oregon must obtain an Oregon drivers license within 30 days (ORS 807.020 (1)).
- Maintaining a CDL is a condition of employment.
- Ability to maintain acceptable driving record throughout employment.
Special Qualifications:Must be a minimum of 18 years old by time of hire.
- Must live within a 60-minute response time from the Citys Service Center located at 821 N. Columbus Ave.
Desired Attributes:- Wastewater Collections System Operator certification.
- Experience in repair replacement or maintenance of piped utility systems.
- Previous public works experience.
- Certified flagger TCT and TCS
- Experience with traffic control.
- First Aid and CPR certified.
- Experience operating heavy equipment including: excavators backhoes graders and paving equipment.
Available Schedule:
- Monday - Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Employees in this position are often required to adjust to earlier start times to accommodate working in high traffic areas.
Compensation & Information on Benefits
This position is part of the TEAMSTERS C&M employee group.
Learn more about our benefits HERE.
Scheduled salary increases and a potential 3.0% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) are anticipated effective July 1 2025
The anticipated hiring range for thePublic Works Technicianposition is $26.48(first step) to $27.80or $29.19(second or third step).The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education experience andqualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay 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 $50000 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 employees (6%) contributions
- Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employees retirement planning
Additional Benefits:- Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- The Citys 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 Citysfully equipped fitness center24/7
Examples of Job Duties
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Creates installs inspects repairs and alters a variety of signs systems equipment structures and facilities maintains repairs and cleans streets sewer lines storm drainage infrastructure bridges pump stations grounds and facilities.
- Performs manual labor activities which may include excavating grading sidewalks or underground utilities and cleaning up debris and cutting trees and brush.
- Performs work zone traffic control and flagging.
- Routinely drives light to medium duty trucks.
- Operates a variety of equipment and/or large trucks which may include backhoes skid steers line stripers dump trucks mowers combination vacuum trucks excavators pavers loaders rollers water trucks street sweepers etc.
- Operates and maintains a variety of hand and/or power tools which may include concrete saws mixers chain saws jack hammers pumps and/or a variety of other equipment.
- Completes and maintains a variety of logs documents maps and reports regarding materials handled equipment operations mileage fuel and oil used and other related information.
- Performs emergency services during adverse weather conditions which may include removing snow and debris from roadways sanding roads high water response downed trees or limbs in the Right-of-Way etc.
- Responds to varying situations: motor vehicle accident clean-up and traffic control sewer and storm drainage concerns spill response and clean up and hazard removal from the right-of-way.
- Responds to afterhours and weekend service calls as needed. Can be placed on-call.
- The scope of assigned area of responsibility will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the Public Works Director.
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.
Sewer Section: Maintenance inspection and repair of sewer infrastructure including piping and pump stations. Performs confined space entry.
Competencies:
Change AgilityEffective performers are adaptable. They embrace needed change and modify their behavior when appropriate to achieve organizational objectives. They are effective in the face of ambiguity. They understand and use change management techniques to help ensure smooth transitions.
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.
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.
Mission Focus Effective performers understand and support the organizations mission its core purpose for being. They believe in the mission value it and are committed to it. They communicate it to staff stand behind it and interpret its applications for others. They frequently refer to the mission and incorporate it into daily activities.
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 .
- For technical assistance completing your online application please contact Government Jobs at .
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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 contact or email:.
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