Traffic Signal Electrical Inspector

Put your technical experience to work on infrastructure you can see throughout the community. The City of Medford is seeking a Traffic Signal Electrical Inspector to join our Engineering & Development team. In this role, you’ll spend time in the field inspecting traffic signal and streetlight installations, reviewing plans and construction for compliance with City standards, and working alongside engineers, contractors, and other professionals on public infrastructure projects.

From signal equipment and conduit to streetlights and new development projects, this position offers the opportunity to use your electrical knowledge in a technical inspection role with a direct connection to Medford’s transportation infrastructure. You’ll help ensure new City-owned electrical infrastructure is installed correctly and that projects move forward in accordance with approved plans and standards.

If this sounds like an opportunity that aligns with your experience, we encourage you to apply and learn more about joining the City of Medford team.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; and
• Four (4) years of experience as a licensed General Journeyman electrician; and
• Either:
  • Two (2) years of experience installing or inspecting traffic signals or similar public electrical infrastructure, or
  • International Traffic Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Level I certification.

• Valid, current Oregon Driver’s License and safe driving record.
• General Journeyman Electrician (J) license.
• ODOT Traffic Signal Inspector certification (CTSI) or the ability to obtain within one year of date of hire.

• State of Oregon Electrical Specialty Code Inspector certificate (EI).
• IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector certification.
• IMSA Traffic Signals Level II certification.
• Knowledge of 170/2070/ATC controllers.
• Experience with AutoCAD.

• 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday

This position is part of the AFSCME employee group.

Learn more about our benefits.

• 5% for a Master's Degree
• 5% for Professional Engineer Registration
• 5% bilingual in Spanish
• 5% for any of the following additional certificates:
  • GJE
  • CTSI
  • EI
• 2.5% IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II Certification

The anticipated hiring range for the Traffic Signal Electrical Inspector position is $34.75 (first step) to $36.49 or $38.32 (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,…