Temporary Underground Utility Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Purpose Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work for the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground utility (water, wastewater, and stormwater) systems. *(This position is a temporary to hire position. If selected for a Utilities/Pipelayer I position, employment will be setup for 3-months with a temporary staffing agency the City is contracted with for 2025/2026.

*City benefits become effective on the official date of employment with the City of Kingsport if employment is offered after the initial 3-months employment through the temporary staffing agency). The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations. Essential Functions Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks using appropriate hand and power tools (shovels, rakes, drills, blowers, chainsaws, pipe saws, etc.); Performs a variety of manual laboring tasks; Setup, maintain, and operate traffic control (including flagging) for work zones; Ensures all tasks are competed in a safe and efficient manner; Operates and maintains vehicles and small equipment (mowers, tractors, skid steer, trencher, asphalt rollers, concrete saws, pipe cleaning equipment, etc.); Install and maintain pressurized and gravity pipe in trench excavation, sometimes requiring use of trench shoring equipment; Performs work in confined spaces such as manholes, meter vaults, trenches, etc.; Performs tap installation using pipe tap machine; Assists in operation of high-pressure pipe cleaning equipment; Performs maintenance work on water and wastewater facilities (pump stations, plants, etc.); Maintains facilities (utility plants, pump stations, underground utility infrastructure, storage facilities, etc.); Performs appropriate inspections and keeps equipment and vehicles clean and in safe working condition; Performs minor/maintenance/repairs to equipment and vehicles used; Keeps appropriate records of the tasks performed (pre-trip inspections, inventory control, etc.; Occasionally fills in for other positions when needed and assist in training other employees; Understand and comply with federal and state regulations regarding utility systems; Employee will be assigned to a specific after hours on-call schedule depending on assigned field; Attend training as needed to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, as well as maintain required certifications; Assist in emergency operations as needed; Mentor new employees; and Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications Ability to work independently and make independent judgements: Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions for operating construction equipment; Knowledge in using hand and power tools in construction and maintenance work; Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and materials used in various utility (water, wastewater, and stormwater) construction projects; Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of relevant vehicles and equipment; Knowledge of the elements of construction technology as they relate to the assigned construction, maintenance, and repair activities; Skill in performing manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions; Skill in reading schematics and follow oral and written instructions; Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing including tactful and courteous communications with the public; Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, other city personnel and the public. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Experience working in a team environment; Valid driver's license; Valid State of Tennessee or Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Learner's Permit within 6 months of hire.