Water Reclamation Facility Laborer

JOB
Discover Medford: Employment, Applicant Support, and Benefits within Our Vibrant CityHelp keep essential community infrastructure running strong. The City of Medford is seeking a dependable Water Reclamation Facility Laborer to support the Regional Water Reclamation Facility through hands-on outdoor work that keeps the site safe, clean, and operating efficiently. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in landscape maintenance, irrigation repair, heavy equipment operation, or general facility maintenance who takes pride in practical work and being part of a team that supports essential wastewater operations. If you are safety-minded, enjoy physical work, and want to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes, we encourage you to apply!Required Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; andMust 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

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position is part of the Teamsters WRD employee group. Learn more about our benefits HERE. The anticipated hiring range for the WRD Laborer position is $21.16 (first step) to $22.22 or $23.33 (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 planLife and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the CityLong-term disability insurance provided by the CityHealth Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the CityRetirement Benefits: Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employeePERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributionsDeferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planningAdditional Benefits: Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysEmployee 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 annuallyAccess to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7

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. Use of AI-Generated Content in Employment ApplicationsEmployment with the City of Medford can be competitive, often there are many qualified applicants for each open position. We want to see application materials that reflect an applicant’s unique personality and that accurately reflect their experience. The use of AI-generated content to complete employment applications and/or supplemental questions is discouraged and may result in disqualification. Each submission will be verified for originality and authenticity. However, AI tools for grammar checking and resume formatting are permitted. Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following: Criminal history background investigationFavorable driving record Clear drug screen following federal law Professional reference checkQuestions or Assistance: If you have questions about the job posting, please contact the Human Resources department at (541) 774-2014. For technical assistance completing your online application, please contact Government Jobs at (855) 524-5627.