Salary: $16.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Location : 4505 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN
Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary
Job Number: 01291
Department: Fiber Construction
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Classification: Student
Work Hours: 15-29 hours/week: M - F, 7AM-5PM
About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
About the Role: We are hiring for multiple departments. Positions provide general operational, administrative, and construction support. Responsibilities may include documentation, process improvement, data analysis, records management, software and computer applications, research, problem-solving, and other duties that support department operations.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be and maintain full-time student status of an accredited college or university pursuing an associates, bachelors, or a graduate-level degree
- Have and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
- Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
- Good oral and written communication
- Excellent attention to detail
- Must possess basic computer skills
- Have and maintain a valid driver's license
Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.
Preferred Requirements:
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, or related degree
- Experience with programs such as MS Office, ESRI products, AutoCAD, Visio, or PowerBI
Selection Process
About the Selection Process:
Phase 1 - Apply online at www.kub.org
Phase 2 - Experience, training, and education evaluation
Phase 3 - Interview with department representatives
Phase 4 - Written, performance, and behavioral exercises
Phase 5 - Background Investigation
Phase 6 - Physical assessment and/or drug screen*
*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program
If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.
Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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How many course hours are you currently enrolled in?
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When is your expected graduation date?
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What is your major?
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What is your Cumulative GPA?
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If selected for this position, what is your minimum required hourly rate?
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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
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If you would like to attach a resume to your application, please make sure it is attached in the "Attachments" section.
- Yes; I have attached my resume to my application.
- No; I'm not attaching a resume to my application.
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If you answered "Career/Job Fair," Employee Referral," or "Other" to the 'how did you first hear about this opportunity' question, please include details here. If 'no,' please type "N/A" in the text box.
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Please provide your work availability for the upcoming semesters within our business hours Monday-Friday 7AM-5PM.
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*Required* Did you attach a copy of your most recent transcript and class schedule? This is a requirement of the application process. Please make sure it is in the "Attachments" section.
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Are you available to work 40 hours/week for the one-year Co-op rotation?
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Describe your reasons for leaving your jobs within the past seven years.
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