Engineering Technician III - Traffic

Engineering Technician III in Traffic

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This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled for Monday, June 29. Priority will be given to candidates who submit their application on or before Sunday, June 28, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

Make a visible impact on how people move through Medford. The City of Medford is looking for an Engineering Technician III in Traffic to support projects that help keep our streets safe, efficient, and well-coordinated. This role blends fieldwork, technical review, public service, and problem-solving, with opportunities to inspect traffic-related improvements, review traffic control plans, gather data, respond to community concerns, and coordinate with contractors, developers, engineers, and City staff.

This is hands-on public service with results you can see. From traffic safety improvements to field inspections and project coordination, your work will help keep Medford moving. If you are ready to bring your technical skills to meaningful community-focused work, we encourage you to apply!

Required

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• Four (4) years of engineering or related technical experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, surveying, construction management, computer science, or other specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for four (4) years of experience; or
• Associate's degree in areas of study listed above may substitute for two (2) 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.
• 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 acceptable driving record throughout employment.

• 8 hours daily, Monday
  - Friday
• Potential opportunity for alternate schedule after the first 90-days:
• 9-80 (nine-hour workdays with a three-day weekend every other week)
• 4-10 (four 10-hour days with three days off each week)

This position is part of the AFSCME employee group.

Learn more about our benefits HERE.

Potential upcoming pay increase:
Pending AFSCME ratification and City Council approval, this position is proposed to receive a 3% salary adjustment plus a 3% cost-of-living adjustment effective July 1, 2026. The anticipated hiring range for the Engineering Technician III
- Traffic position is $34.15 (first step) to $35.86 or $37.65 (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.

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

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

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

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Produces,…