Medford Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Laborer - City of Medford
Central Point, OR
About the Job
Join Our Team as a Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Laborer!
The City of Medford is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity in our Public Works Department! We’re seeking a motivated and results-driven individual to play a vital role in maintaining our cutting-edge Regional Water Reclamation Facility. If you’re looking for a hands-on position where you can contribute to your community and be part of a dedicated team, apply today!
Required Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
- Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire; and
- One (1) or more years of experience in landscape maintenance and/or operation of heavy equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated understanding of safety procedures and regulations in a maintenance or construction environment.
- Previous experience working at a water or wastewater treatment facility.
- Demonstrated experience in manual labor, particularly in construction, maintenance, or similar fields.
- Proven ability to operate basic machinery and tools related to landscape maintenance and repair tasks.
Available Schedule:
- Tuesday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- During initial training, the schedule will be Monday - Thursday, 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM
The anticipated hiring range for the WRD Laborer position is $20.64 (first step) to $21.67 or $22.76 (second or third step). Directly related experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law. 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
Job Type: Full-Time (with benefits)
Agency: Public Works
Location: Regional Water Reclamation Facility, 1100 Kirtland Road, Central Point
Source : City of Medford
