Job Details

Salary : $43,335.00 Annually
Location : Sevierville, TN 37876
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400130
Department: Water
Opening Date: 04/16/2025

The City of Sevierville is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or handicap in its programs or activities pursuant to Public Law 93-112 or 101-336. The City of Sevierville does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d.) The City is a Drug-Free Workplace, and all applicants are subject to a background check, driving history check, and drug testing in accordance with City policy.
Description

This is a skilled work in performing a variety of manual tasks in water and sewer maintenance requiring considerable physical exertion under direct supervision. This position involves responsibility for performing a wide variety of tasks that require skills in water and sewer maintenance such as plumbing assistance, masonry, electrical, pumps and the use and maintenance of hand and power tools incidental to public works and maintenance activities. Assignments are received from the Pump Station Supervisor or the Pump Tech II who inspects work while in progress or upon completion. Employees in this position will be required to be on call during portions of each month.
Summary of Duties

Operates light mechanical equipment such as mowers, weedeaters, light trucks, etc.; operates power and manual tools utilized in public utilities maintenance activities; clean tools and equipment used.

Loads and uploads materials and performs any other manual tasks involved in the general operations of the Sevierville Water Systems.

Assists the Pump Technicians in wastewater and water pump station repairs, and in repairing and maintaining water and wastewater systems.

Teardown and Repairs of pumps for proper operation.

Performs water and wastewater maintenance work such as repairing line breaks and sewage blockages while on call.

Performs related tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications

Requires graduation from high school, GED or specialized vocational training.
Requires the possession of a valid Tennessee driver's license.
Requires six months of experience in a similar field.
Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands refers to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Perform light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

The City of Sevierville offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. These benefits include paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, and paid holidays. Upon hiring, city employees are automatically enrolled in the TN Consolidated Retirement System. Vacation leave is earned at a rate based on length of service. Sick leave is earned at 1 day per month.

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The City of Sevierville offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. These benefits include paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, and paid holidays. Upon hiring, city employees are automatically enrolled in the TN Consolidated Retirement System. Vacation leave is earned at a rate based on length of service. Sick leave is earned at 1 day per month.

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