Job Details
Customer Service Technician - Water Division
2025-06-05 City of Central Point Central Point,OR
Description:
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
Medical/Dental/Vision: Regence $150 individual/$450 family deductible plan. Employee pays 10% of the total premium (The employee portion for 2025 is $182.12 per month).
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) City paid Contribution: $145/month.
Retirement: Oregon PERS fully paid by the City.
Paid Time Off: 14 paid holidays, vacation starting at 80 hours/year and 96 hours of sick leave.
Plus More! Additional City paid and voluntary benefits available - visit the City's website for details.
RECRUITMENT TIME LINE
It is our intent to follow this timeline as published. However, dates are subject to change.
May 30, 2025 - Begin accepting Applications
June 23, 2025 - (4:00 PM) - Application Deadline
TBD - Invitations for In-Person Interview/Assessments sent via Email
TBD - Interviews & Testing
TBD - Conditional Job Offers extended
TBD - Anticipated start date
IMPORTANT:
The City reserves the right to select the individual who, in the opinion of the City of Central Point, represents the most appropriate match for the City's needs at the time of selection.
Notes: The City of Central Point reserves the right to re-advertise or to delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is determined that (1) applicants do not constitute an adequate recruitment pool; (2) candidates within the pool do not fulfill the desired qualifications; (3) the City does not have the necessary funds for the position at the time; or (4) it is for any reason not in the best interest of the City to fill the position.
The City of Central Point is a non-discriminatory, equal-opportunity employer.
Any offer of employment will be made conditional upon successful criminal background check, DOT drug and alcohol screening, physical/functional exam (including vision and hearing), an acceptable driving record and thorough reference checks.
Join our Team and help us build a better community!
The City of Central Point is hiring a Customer Service Technician to join our Water Division. The Customer Service Technician is responsible for locating City utilities, repairing/replacement of water meters, and sampling water for quality testing.
If you are a hardworking, team player with a passion for hands-on work, we encourage you to apply!
Full-Time | Customer Service Technician - Water Division | City of Central Point
Salary: $4,155 - $5,569 month ($23.97 - $32.13 hourly DOE)
Application Deadline: 4:00 PM, Monday, June 23, 2025
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Response Time:
- Must live within a 45-minute response time of 235 S. Haskell St. within 180 days of hire.
- Reliable cell phone reception required for emergency callbacks.
- High School diploma (or equivalent) with basic math, reading and writing skills at a 12th grade level; and,
- At least 2 years of related experience in public works, general construction, and/or facility maintenance or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience determined to ensure the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the work.
- Must have a valid driver's license with acceptable record at hire. Obtain unrestricted CDL "A" with endorsements within ten (10) months of hire (City paid training).
- Current Oregon Water Distribution Level I certification required at hire.
- Must obtain the following within designated timeframes from date of hire:
- CPR/First Aid (6 months).
- Cross Connection Specialist certification (6 months).
- Flagger certification (10 months).
- Current Oregon Water Distribution Level II certification.
- Backflow Tester certification.
- Any of the required certifications or licenses are preferred at hire.
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
Medical/Dental/Vision: Regence $150 individual/$450 family deductible plan. Employee pays 10% of the total premium (The employee portion for 2025 is $182.12 per month).
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) City paid Contribution: $145/month.
Retirement: Oregon PERS fully paid by the City.
Paid Time Off: 14 paid holidays, vacation starting at 80 hours/year and 96 hours of sick leave.
Plus More! Additional City paid and voluntary benefits available - visit the City's website for details.
RECRUITMENT TIME LINE
It is our intent to follow this timeline as published. However, dates are subject to change.
May 30, 2025 - Begin accepting Applications
June 23, 2025 - (4:00 PM) - Application Deadline
TBD - Invitations for In-Person Interview/Assessments sent via Email
TBD - Interviews & Testing
TBD - Conditional Job Offers extended
TBD - Anticipated start date
IMPORTANT:
- Complete Online applications only - resumes are NOT
- If applying via Indeed or third-party software, ensure all required fields transfer correctly. The City is not responsible for missed deadlines or incomplete applications.
- Correspondence with applicants will be handled via email. Be sure to check your spam/junk folders. Applicants must successfully pass each phase of the process and meet all deadlines, we are not responsible for missed correspondence.
- Veteran's Preference: preference is applied to qualified Veterans as outlined in Oregon statute.
The City reserves the right to select the individual who, in the opinion of the City of Central Point, represents the most appropriate match for the City's needs at the time of selection.
Notes: The City of Central Point reserves the right to re-advertise or to delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is determined that (1) applicants do not constitute an adequate recruitment pool; (2) candidates within the pool do not fulfill the desired qualifications; (3) the City does not have the necessary funds for the position at the time; or (4) it is for any reason not in the best interest of the City to fill the position.
The City of Central Point is a non-discriminatory, equal-opportunity employer.
Any offer of employment will be made conditional upon successful criminal background check, DOT drug and alcohol screening, physical/functional exam (including vision and hearing), an acceptable driving record and thorough reference checks.