Public Works Laborer - Temporary

This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled for Wednesday, March 4th
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Priority will be given to candidates who submit their application on or before Tuesday, March 3rd, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

The City of Medford is hiring multiple seasonal Public Works Laborers (6‑month positions) to help maintain essential infrastructure across our community. If you enjoy hands‑on work and being outdoors, this is a great opportunity to put your skills to work in construction, maintenance, and equipment operation.

In this role, you’ll assist with roadway repairs, storm drainage maintenance, vegetation control, and other critical public works projects. Positions are available in both the Storm Drainage and Surface Maintenance sections, offering a variety of tasks in a team‑oriented environment.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a hardworking crew that keeps Medford running—apply today!

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire

• Four (4) months of experience in construction and/or maintenance

• Temporary assignment up to 6 months
• Full‑time, 40 hours/week
• Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 4/10 schedule (four 10‑hour days with three days off each week)

The anticipated hiring range for the Public Works Laborer position is $25.26 (first step) to $26.52 or $27.85 (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.

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) retirement contributions paid by employer for part‑time, year‑round positions
• Paid sick leave – one (1) hour accrued for every 30 hours worked
• Access to the City’s fully equipped fitness center 24/7

• 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 after‑hours/on‑call needs
• Scope of assigned area of responsibility will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the Public Works Director

• Street Section
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  Repair and maintain streets, alleys, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and bridges
• Sewer Section
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  Assist and operate pipeline clearing equipment, perform pump station maintenance, perform confined space entry, assist with pipeline inspection, pipe bursting, mainline patching, mainline replacement, lateral connection repairs, and manhole repairs
• Traffic Section
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  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
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  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

• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation
• Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace
• Fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect
• Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication
• Pe…