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Public Works Technician (Surface Maintenance)

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This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled for Thursday, November 20.
Priority will be given to candidates who submit their application
on or before Wednesday November 19, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

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We are seeking experienced professionals with a strong background in concrete work and paving. Ideal candidates will have expertise in patching, overlay paving, and crack sealing. Additionally, applicants should be skilled in operating rollers, skid steers, screed, and pavers, with a solid understanding of paving practices and principles. If you meet these qualifications, we encourage you to apply!  Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply!

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 live within a 60-minute response time from the City's Service Center located at 821 N. Columbus Ave.

Available Schedule: 

  • Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM (four 10-hour days with three days off each week)
Compensation & Information on Benefits:

This position is part of the Teamsters Construction & Maintenance employee group. 

Learn more about our benefits HERE.  


The anticipated hiring range for the Public Works Technician position is $28.06 (first step) to $29.47 or $30.94 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, and qualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. 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
A well-equipped gym featuring weightlifting benches, dumbbells, cardio machines, and a motivational wall mural.

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Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Education Level : High School

Experience Level : Entry Level

Job Function : General

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