Public Works Technician – Sewer Collection Maintenance

Britt Music & Arts Festival; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PERS retirement

Paid vacation and holidays

Wellness program

Fitness center access

Job summary

City of Medford is seeking a Public Works Technician in Sewer Collection Maintenance to help maintain essential community infrastructure. You will join a skilled team responsible for maintaining, inspecting, repairing, and replacing the sewer collection system, including operating construction equipment and performing confined-space work.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of equipment operation or maintenance experience, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED; and
• Two years of equipment operation, general construction, maintenance experience, or combination to perform duties.
• Completion of a one-year Construction Technology certificate program may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction equipment as part of sewer collection maintenance.
• Maintain sewer piping and pump stations; inspect, repair and replace components.
• Respond to sewer emergencies and perform confined-space work.

Skills

Equipment operation

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Wastewater/utility maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Construction Technology certificate (1-year)

Job description

Looking for hands‑on work where you can see the impact of what you do every day? Join the City of Medford’s Public Works team as a Public Works Technician in Sewer Collection Maintenance and help maintain the essential infrastructure that keeps our community running.

In this role, you’ll be part of a skilled team responsible for maintaining, inspecting, repairing, and replacing the City’s sewer collection system. Your days may include operating construction equipment, working on underground utilities, maintaining sewer piping and pump stations, responding to sewer emergencies, and performing confined‑space work.

We’re especially interested in candidates who bring experience with construction equipment, utility maintenance and repair, underground utilities, or pumping equipment and who enjoy working outdoors as part of a team.

If you take pride in practical, essential work and want to put your skills to work for your community, we’d love to hear from you.

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 Driver’s 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 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.

Special Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old by time of hire.
• Must live within a 60-minute response time from the City’s 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, 10-hour shifts

Compensation & Information on Benefits:

This position is part of theTEAMSTERS C&Memployee group.

The anticipated hiring range for thePublic Works Technicianposition is $28.06(first step) to $29.47or $30.94(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 Act. 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’s fully equipped fitness center 24/7