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Are you passionate about making a tangible impact on the infrastructure of your community? Are you experienced in civil engineering and eager to take on challenging projects in the field of traffic engineering? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Traffic Engineering Technician III. Join us in building a safer and more efficient transportation system for everyone. Apply now and be part of our dedicated team! Click HERE  

Available Schedules: 

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Opportunity for alternate schedule after the first 90-days:
  • 9-80 (nine-hour workdays with a three-day weekend every other week)
  • 4-10 (10-hour, four-day work week)
  • Teleworking up to 1 day per week

INSURANCE 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:

• 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

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• Four (4) years of related engineering technical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, surveying, construction management, computer science, or specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for four (4) years of experience; or, 
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as those listed above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of mathematical concepts and drafting techniques; state and local statutes, codes, and regulations; recordkeeping principles and practices; databases and filing systems. 
• Use of computer and other office equipment effectively and efficiently.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license by date of hire. New employees establishing resident status in the State of Oregon must obtain an Oregon driver’s license within 30 days (ORS 807.020 (1)). 
• Ability to maintain an acceptable driving record throughout employment.
• Successful completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the City.

Desired Attributes: 

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Traffic Control Technician (TCT) and Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certifications
• Experience with traffic or transportation engineering design, operations, analysis, construction, and/or inspection

About City of Medford Human Resources

The City of Medford is a Fantastic Place to Live, Work and Play! We invite you to join our team of hardworking, committed individuals with a passion for public service and who are deeply aligned with our City's I-ACT Core Values. Medford is one of the most beautiful areas of the Pacific Northwest and is located in Jackson County, Oregon. Situated in the heart of the scenic Rogue Valley, Medford, population 88,357, is the hub of Oregon's fourth-largest metropolitan area. Located along I-5 in southern Oregon, just 20 miles from the California border, Medford is surrounded by breathtaking mountains in a region featuring world-class outdoor recreation opportunities, including Crater Lake National Park and the Oregon Coast. As the largest city between Eugene and Sacramento, Medford is a growing city with a high quality of life, a growing economy and a moderate climate.

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