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Form of workSalary: $18.73 - $19.73 Hourly
Location : Medford, OR
Job Type: Full Time (Extra Help limited-length employment)
Job Number: 8409
Department: Roads
Division: Road maintenance
Opening Date: 03/21/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Jackson County Employment Opportunity
About Us:
Jackson County Roads department is looking to hire 15 Extra Help Temporary Laborer's to join our positive, highly motivated, and dedicated Road Maintenance Division.
The Job:
Do you enjoy working outdoors and somewhere new almost every day? We are looking for new team members who have a real desire to make a difference. We work all over Southern Oregon and surrounding areas with large projects scheduled for this summer. We do most of our training in-house with certified flagger training on the first day. Although these are seasonal positions, they do give you the opportunity to show us your interest, abilities, and allow you to become more familiar with the work we do and the equipment we use.
Where We Are Located:
Southern Oregon is one of the most beautiful areas of the Pacific Northwest and we are located in Jackson County, Oregon. With moderate weather and temperatures, we have breathtaking mountains in a region featuring world-class outdoor recreation opportunities, including Crater Lake National Park and the Oregon Coast. We are a diverse county consisting of 11 incorporated cities and numerous unincorporated communities, covering many miles of land, forests, rivers and lakes.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Hours/days may change as the season progresses.
Starting Salary:
$18.73 - $19.73 per hour (depending on experience) Hours/days will change as the season progresses.
Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!
Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences
Job Duties and Requirements
Definition: Under supervision to perform general unskilled or limited manual tasks and to perform related work as required.
Examples of Principle Duties and Position Functions: (The following duties represent the principle job duties, however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.)
Position Requirements: Must be 18 years old. Position requires good physical condition with strength and stamina to do heavy manual labor for extended periods in all kinds of weather; ability to understand and follow oral and written direction; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Oregon Driver's license and a good driving record. Possession of a valid Flagger's Certification Card and a valid Defensive Driving/Safe Driving card of certificate of completion, or ability to obtain both certifications within 30 days of appointment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Upon request, special accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments. Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the county must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at www.jacksoncountyor.gov or call 541-774-6036.
This is not a benefited position.
Location : Medford, OR
Job Type: Full Time (Extra Help limited-length employment)
Job Number: 8409
Department: Roads
Division: Road maintenance
Opening Date: 03/21/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Jackson County Employment Opportunity
About Us:
Jackson County Roads department is looking to hire 15 Extra Help Temporary Laborer's to join our positive, highly motivated, and dedicated Road Maintenance Division.
The Job:
Do you enjoy working outdoors and somewhere new almost every day? We are looking for new team members who have a real desire to make a difference. We work all over Southern Oregon and surrounding areas with large projects scheduled for this summer. We do most of our training in-house with certified flagger training on the first day. Although these are seasonal positions, they do give you the opportunity to show us your interest, abilities, and allow you to become more familiar with the work we do and the equipment we use.
Where We Are Located:
Southern Oregon is one of the most beautiful areas of the Pacific Northwest and we are located in Jackson County, Oregon. With moderate weather and temperatures, we have breathtaking mountains in a region featuring world-class outdoor recreation opportunities, including Crater Lake National Park and the Oregon Coast. We are a diverse county consisting of 11 incorporated cities and numerous unincorporated communities, covering many miles of land, forests, rivers and lakes.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Hours/days may change as the season progresses.
Starting Salary:
$18.73 - $19.73 per hour (depending on experience) Hours/days will change as the season progresses.
Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!
Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences
- Pay range $18.73 - $19.73 per hour (depending on experience).
- Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (hours/days may change as the season progresses)
- Must pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
- Must submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire.
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- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen prior to hire. Please click on the following link to review
Job Duties and Requirements
Definition: Under supervision to perform general unskilled or limited manual tasks and to perform related work as required.
Examples of Principle Duties and Position Functions: (The following duties represent the principle job duties, however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.)
- Performs heavy manual labor digging ditches, cleaning and installing culverts or drain tiles, cutting and chipping brush, spraying brush, removing obstacles from roadways and adjacent area, and hand loading and unloading of all types of materials. Installs and repairs guardrails, sign posts, and etc.
- Directs truck drivers to proper location for dumping rock or other material and flags traffic around hazards or crews in roadways.
- Performs simple tasks in repairing road surfaces, such as removing loose material, hand spreading of sand and asphalt, bridge work, or other work as directed.
Position Requirements: Must be 18 years old. Position requires good physical condition with strength and stamina to do heavy manual labor for extended periods in all kinds of weather; ability to understand and follow oral and written direction; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Oregon Driver's license and a good driving record. Possession of a valid Flagger's Certification Card and a valid Defensive Driving/Safe Driving card of certificate of completion, or ability to obtain both certifications within 30 days of appointment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Upon request, special accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments. Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the county must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at www.jacksoncountyor.gov or call 541-774-6036.
This is not a benefited position.
