Vehicle Washer/Equipment Cleaner jobs in Medford, OR

We have excellent benefits!!!

The ability to accrue over 200 hours of PTO a year, and rollover unused into the next year.

12 Paid Holidays a year.

Outstanding medical, dental, and vision plans to fit your needs.

Company matched PERS retirement.

Additional extras to fit your needs, such as Aflac, Voya, and Valic options.

Posting open until filled. 

Performs routine maintenance, service work, and minor repairs on County vehicles, construction equipment, and other machinery utilized by the County.  Assists mechanics in performing repairs as directed.

Activities performed by this position are simple, repetitive, and covered by standard procedures or specific instructions.   Works under the close supervision of the Lead Mechanic or a mechanic who assigns tasks and duties and inspects work for the adequacy of results.  Effective performance requires the application of a basic knowledge of automotive-type equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Illustrative only. Any single position in this classification will not necessarily involve all the listed duties below and other positions will involve duties which are not listed. These duties represent the essential functions needed of persons in this classification.)

It is every employee’s responsibility to be actively involved in creating a safe work environment.  Employees at all levels are accountable for their own safety and for appropriately correcting or reporting any observed hazards.  This means that employees are required to:

• Report all accidents/incidents immediately to their supervisor.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment in accordance with written department policy.  There are no exceptions.
• Report hazardous/unsafe conditions or other safety and health concerns to their supervisor immediately.
• Participate in safety committee activities, in support safety committee membership.
• Take personal responsibility to become adequately trained and educated in proper and safe work practices and procedures, and safety policies and rules.
• Obey all safety and health regulations as stated in Public Works Policies and Work Rules.
• Attend all required safety training.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires working knowledge of maintenance and servicing procedures for automotive and construction equipment. Must have skill in the use of automotive servicing equipment and tools, general mechanical aptitude, and the ability to perform manual labor under dirty and uncomfortable situations.  Ability for continuous physical effort including frequent bending, walking, twisting, and lifting.  Ability to follow written and oral instructions.  Incumbents must have basic reading and writing skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires high school graduation or equivalence, and a minimum of three years’ experience in maintenance, repair, and overhauling of automotive and/or construction equipment.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon Commercial Driver License, and a clean driving record.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Those employed in this position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation. Conviction of a crime will not necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification. Pre-employment Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, and alcohol and drug testing are required, ongoing testing in accordance with DOT guidelines.