Salary: $20.72 - $27.69 Hourly
Location : Medford, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 8887
Department: Roads
Division: Road Maintenance
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026 12:00 AM Pacific
Job Description
Jackson County Employment Opportunity.
Would you like to have one of the most essential jobs in Jackson County?
Do you like working outdoors, performing physical labor, learning to operate heavy equipment, and playing a vital role in a team effort? We are looking for a new team member in our Roads Maintenance Division. This is a full-time position where you will find yourself getting to work somewhere new almost every day throughout our large County. We do most of our training in-house, with flagger training on the first day and CDL training within 18 months of employment.
This is a full-time, day shift position in the Roads Department at 200 Antelope Road, White City, Oregon. We provide a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time/part-time employees and their dependents. The full job description and list of benefits are included in this posting.
Thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity - we look forward to receiving your application!
Application review: First review 7/23/2026
Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!
Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences
- Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
- Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. Click on the following link to review
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review
- This position is represented by union group SEIU.
Job Duties and Requirements
I. Position Summary
Performs general unskilled or limited manual tasks related to the construction, repair and maintenance of roads and highways. Performs work that is more limited in scope, contains fairly routine tasks, and is performed within a procedural framework within the presence of their supervisor or in a situation of close control and easy reference.
II. Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or 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, hand loading and unloading all types of materials.
- Installs and flushes tubes; digs post holes; installs and repairs guardrails, fences, and sign posts.
- Sets forms; mixes and pours concrete for bridge crew; resurfaces wood bridges; paints bridges.
- Drives pilot car; directs truck drivers to proper location to dump rock or other material. Places road safety signs; performs flagging function to ensure safety of road crews and general public; evaluates road hazards and take corrective action; places centerline stickers to establish directional lanes of traffic.
- Operates spreader box on truck to distribute rock, dirt and/or asphalt.
- Rakes shoulders and driveways with dirt and gravel or asphalt materials. Patches and seal roads with rock and oil; ties steel; lays cold mix for potholes.
- Runs power broom, trucks, rollers, caterpillar, backhoe, chip spreader, front end loader, forklift, air compressor and other small equipment as needed and for training purposes. Moves and secures equipment on trailers; fuel and clean equipment; services machinery; restocks vehicles with needed supplies.
- Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
- Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
- Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.
III. Minimum Requirements(Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent AND one year of work related experience; OR
- Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
License, Certificate or Other
Requires possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
IV. Other Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Requires knowledge of basic road maintenance and construction work; some familiarity with tools and equipment used to perform road work. Ability to perform heavy manual labor; read and understand written materials related to work assigned including equipment inspection and maintenance reports and logs; to learn to safely and effectively operate and use a variety of construction equipment, tools and supplies; follow oral and written instructions; prepare records and logs related to work performed; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; use basic arithmetic to calculate time worked and other routine computations associated with assigned work; and provide directional assistance and general information concerning department policies and procedures as necessary.
Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)
Requires the ability to exert a considerable amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and to stoop, crouch, climb and lift in performance of manual labor; perceive color, odor, texture and sound; operate a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles used in performance of daily tasks; ability to work around electrical currents and/or hazardous materials in a safe manner; drive and operate a variety of automotive vehicles and construction equipment.
Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)
Incumbents are exposed to adverse weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, snow, sleet and hail. Incumbents are also exposed to dangerous or unpleasant conditions and substances, including noise, dust, heat, cold, humidity, hot oil, asphalt, chemicals, traffic hazards, biohazards noxious plants and wildlife. May include exposure to disruptive people.
V. Additional Information
This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management's decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer
In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and its amendments, Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. A person who requires an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Office, Attn. ADA Coordinator, at (541) 774-6036 or by TTY/TDD 711 or (800) 735-2900 as far in advance as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled need.
Jackson County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at or call 541-774-6036.
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.
Jackson County Benefit Summary - SEIU
Jackson County provides an excellent, generous and comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their dependents, as applicable.
This overview provides highlights of the comprehensive benefits package Jackson County SEIU employees receive. If any statement conflicts with the applicable plan documents, Codified Ordinance, Jackson County policies, and/or collective bargaining agreement, the applicable documents will govern.
Insurance
Health Insurance - As of July 1, 2026 Regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents receive medical insurance, including prescription and chiropractic, dental, and vision coverage at a cost to the employee of $25.10 per paycheck ($54.40 per month) toward the monthly composite premium.
Regular full-time employees may not waive coverage. Regular part-time employees may enroll in the full plan, with a prorated composite premium depending on their full-time equivalent (FTE), or may elect to waive benefits. Coverage begins on the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Hinge - Provided through Regence, Hinge is an online virtual Physical Therapy benefit for all employees and their dependents enrolled in the health insurance plan. This online virtual service will work around your schedule in the comfort of your own home, and there is no cost to the employee.
Wellness Center by CareATC - In addition to health insurance, certain primary care medical services, lab services, and prescription medications are offered at no out-of-pocket cost for the employee who is enrolled in the County's health insurance plan, and their eligible dependents at the wellness center.
Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment - Fully funded for regular full-time employees (prorated for regular part-time employees), employees are eligible the first of the month coinciding with 30 days from date of hire. The benefit is equal to two times the employee's annual salary rounded to the next higher $1,000, to a maximum of $500,000. Insurance in excess of $50,000 is a taxable benefit.
Long-Term Disability - Fully funded for regular full-time employees (prorated for regular part-time employees), employees are eligible the first of the month following date of hire. The benefits are payable after a waiting period of 60 days at a rate of 66 2/3 percent of base salary, up to a maximum monthly benefit of $12,000.
Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment - Regular employees may choose to participate in additional AD&D coverage through payroll deduction, and have the choice of plan and coverage amounts.
Voluntary Life Insurance - Regular employees may choose to participate in additional Life Insurance coverage through payroll deduction, and have the choice of coverage amounts.
Leaves
Vacation - Regular full-time employees earn vacation leave at a rate of 15 to 27 days annually depending upon years of County service. Regular part-time employees earn vacation leave on a prorated basis. Employees can carry forward up to two times the annual vacation accrual (prorated for part-time employees). Vacation leave cannot be used during the first six full months of regular employment. Twice per fiscal year, employees may request to be paid for vacation accruals, provided specific requirements are met.
Years of Service Annual Vacation Accrual
0 to 5 years 15 days (4.62 hours/pay period)
Over 5 - 10 years 18 days (5.54 hours/pay period)
Over 10 - 15 years 21 days (6.47 hours/pay period)
Over 15 - 20 years 24 days (7.39 hours/pay period)
Over 20 years 27 days (8.31 hours/pay period)
Sick Leave - Regular full-time employees earn sick leave at the rate of 3.70 hours per pay period (12 days annually), which starts to accrue during the first pay period. Regular part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis. Accrued sick leave may be used as soon as it is accrued.
Holidays - Regular full-time employees receive ten paid holidays annually (prorated for regular part-time employees), New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Holidays that fall on a Saturday will be observed on the previous Friday and holidays that fall on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.
Personal Leave - Each fiscal year on July 1, full-time regular employees receive one personal leave day (eight hours; prorated for regular part-time employees based on the position's FTE as of July 1). Employees must be employed on July 1 to be eligible to receive the personal leave day. Personal leave is used in 15-minute increments. If it is not used, it does not roll over to the following year.
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees' Retirement System - Jackson County participates in the State of Oregon Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). PERS has Tier One, Tier Two, and the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) pension programs, as well as the Individual Account Program (IAP). Tier One covers members hired before January 1, 1996; Tier Two covers m
