UTILITY WORKER

UTILITY WORKER

PUBLIC WORKS
FLEET SERVICES

UTILITY WORKER - OIL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
$42,745.00 Annually
Join our team in this full-time role offering exceptional benefits, including comprehensive health and life insurance, a strong retirement plan, and competitive pay.

Job Functions:

• Perform oil changes and preventive maintenance on gas and diesel engines to maintain equipment.
• Replace parts as needed to maintain various types of equipment.
• Be able to operate different types of equipment to test its functioning ability.
• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles/equipment.
• Must be able to read and write diagrams.
• Installs new tires on city vehicles including automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, and small construction equipment.
• Prepares work orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of common vehicle shop safety regulations and practices.
• Working knowledge of the operation of various types of equipment in order to test for functioning.
• Skills in using various hand tools and various types of diagnostic equipment to maintain city equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of people.
• Ability to read and interpret service and parts manuals.
• Ability to differentiate sounds when making repairs.
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions.

Areas of education, training and experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to drive and have a valid Class D driver's license and to remain valid as a condition of continued employment.
• Must have ability to operate tire machine and engine analyzer.
• Must provide a complete set of own hand tools.
• Must pass a background and driver's license check as well as a physical exam, including a drug screen.

Working Conditions:

• May be required to work long hours (overtime) in emergencies such as storms, debris removal clearing roadways, and snow and ice removal.
• May be required to work after hours for special events.
• Works outside exposed to extreme temperatures and inclement weather.
• Frequently exposed to dust and occasionally to dampness and unsanitary conditions.
• Subject to hazards of construction work, equipment, and working around traffic.
• Subject to excessive noise from equipment.
• Subject to heavy lifting, as much as 50 lbs. a distance of four feet from the ground and on occasion up to 100 lbs.
• Subject to excessive reaching, pulling, pushing, and feeling.
• Requires the ability to ascend and descend ladders, structures, and equipment.
• Subject to working in confined spaces.
• Requires crawling, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching.
• Requires sitting, or standing for long periods and extensive walking.
• Must wear all safety equipment following safety regulations.
• Subject to handling and breathing irritating substances.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We participate in E-Verify.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every inquiry. Only candidates selected for testing or interviews will be contacted. Please note: A new application is required for each career opportunity you apply for. In accordance with Tennessee's Open Records Law, all submitted applications and resumes are subject to public disclosure.

APPLICATION OPEN UNTIL FILLED


AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Location : PUBLIC WORKS

Job Class : UTILITY WORKER-PUBLIC WORKS

Posting End : 07/31/2026

ANNUAL SALARY: $38,157.00-$38,157.00