The City of Grants Pass is accepting applications for a temporary employee to perform dredging for the City's water treatment plant.

The work schedule will b e Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day for approximately 3 months.

The benefits for this position are: FICA, Medicare, Worker's Compensation and Oregon Sick Leave after 90 days.

Hourly salary is $19.60

The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of the community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements. We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service.

If you are an individual who appreciates a working team environment, which focuses on trust, crucial communications, commitment, accountability and results, then the City of Grants Pass may be a great place for you!

This temporary position will not exceed 150 days of employment.

Previous experience operating heavy equipment is desired and a driver's license with driving record that meets City policy. The ability to work independently, without supervision is highly desired. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Attach your resume and cover letter.

Application materials must be turned in by the closing date in order to be considered for this position. Any application missing required materials will not be considered.

Required materials to be turned in for this recruitment are:
1. City Application
2. Resume
3.Cover Letter

The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes: experience and knowledge, education, responses to supplemental questionnaire, submission of required materials and meeting minimum qualifications and special qualifications of the position. The initial process may include oral interviews and skills testing. Final selection will require a background investigation, including a criminal history review, and, depending on the position, a driver's license check and/or drug screening.

Physical Requirements: Climbing, balancing, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Incumbent may exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be exposed to extreme temperatures, and hazardous conditions.

All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date.

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.

The City's Veteran's Preference Form is available on the City's website.

EEO/AA

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.

It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.