Tdot Driver Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About PowerNation:
PowerNation Studios is a full-service marketing and media company specializing in automotive enthusiast content in Franklin, TN. PowerNation is America's #1 automotive how-to television franchise and includes popular shows like Engine Power, Music City Trucks, and Detroit Muscle. PowerNation programming reaches millions of enthusiasts each week via broadcast on over 100 Gray affiliate TV stations. Digital distribution of the PowerNation channel is available for free on all major OTT platforms and is supported by over 7 million social media followers. PowerNation Studios is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gray Media. For more information, visit www.gray.tv.
Job Summary/Description:
PowerNation Studios in Franklin, TN, has an opening for an Associate Builder/Mechanic to work on the Show project builds. The opening is for a regular, full-time position with company benefits. This position requires working with the Show Producer and Builder/Co-Hosts to advance production by providing mechanical work on project vehicles, assisting in acquiring parts necessary for each production shoot, and performing some building and vehicle maintenance. The position may require appearing on camera in the Shows or other productions.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assist in completing project vehicles on schedule as agreed upon with the Show Producer and Builder/Co-Hosts
• Provide mechanical work required in project building and testing using the highest level of workmanship on all projects. This may vary based on the project, and you may be required to work without assistance
• Assist Builder/Co-Hosts in acquiring necessary parts for all projects, and confirm the parts are correct prior to production of the Show segment
• Must have a complete and total understanding and knowledge of the safe operations of any equipment in the assigned studio, and complete required ongoing safety training
• Assist the Show Producer to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, keep the studio clean, and tools in their proper place
• Complete TDOT driver training and drive Production transport vehicles, including truck & trailer combinations
• Assist in the maintenance of Production vehicles and the warehouse facility
• Work with the Show Producer to create on-camera content
Qualifications/Requirements:
• College or technical school with appropriate technical certifications or equivalent on-the-job experience
• Experience with automotive mechanical work, with some knowledge of automotive restoration preferred
• Good on-camera voice and appearance, and ability to speak clearly on camera
• Ability to collaborate with Builder/Co-Hosts, Producer/Directors, Technical Producers, Videographers, and Sales staff in creating high-quality content and project vehicles
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
PowerNation-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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