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Utility Service Worker (Sewer)
Starting Rate $11.61
40 hrs per week. Day Shift. Some Emergencies & Weekend Work Required.

Performs responsible unskilled manual and semiskilled work assisting in the installation, construction, repair, maintenance and care of utility lines and related structures; does related work as required. Work is performed under immediate supervision.
General knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work; some knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class; ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction; ability to use common hand tools; ability to operate simple machinery and equipment; good physical condition; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods often under unfavorable weather conditions. Full Job Description

Police Dispatcher
Starting Rate $13.47
40 hrs per week. Rotating Shifts. Some Weekend Work Required.

Performs intermediate technical work receiving public complaints and dispatching police, equipment and personnel sometimes in response to emergency situations; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
Thorough knowledge of the methods of operating the communications system; some knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; general knowledge of radio and teletype procedures; general knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings; ability to speak distinctly; ability to deal with the public under trying conditions; ability to operate communication consoles; ability to acquire and relay information accurately; ability to prepare and maintain accurate detailed records; ability to type 40 WPM on both a typewriter and computer. N.C.I.C. and TIES Certification or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire. Required to be a United States citizen. Have no felony convictions. Full Job Description

Utility Location Technician
Starting Rate $14.16
40 hrs per week.  Day Shift.  Some Weekend Work & Emergencies Required.

Performs intermediate semiskilled work in the locating of water, sewer, and gas lines and all related facilities; does related work as required.  Work is performed under regular supervision.  Limited supervision may be exercised over helpers.

General knowledge of the safe methods and practices used when working with gas lines, meters, regulators and related devices; general knowledge of the equipment and materials used in gas line locating; general knowledge of the hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions; skill in the use of specialized tools and equipment used in utility line locating. Full Job Description

 Water Plant Operator I
Starting Rate $14.87
40 hrs per week.  Night Shift.  Some Weekend Work & Emergencies Required.

Performs intermediate skilled work in the maintenance and repair of specialized machinery and equipment in a water treatment plant; does related work as required.  Work is performed under regular supervision. Full Job Description

Gas Service Technician
Starting Rate $14.87
40 hrs per week. Day Shift. Some Emergencies & Weekend Work Required.

Performs intermediate skilled work in the construction and maintenance of the installation and relocation of gas service lines, meters, regulators and related devices; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Limited supervision may be exercised over subordinate gas personnel.
General knowledge of the safe methods and practices used when working with gas lines, meters, regulators and related devices; general knowledge of the equipment and materials used in gas work; general knowledge of the hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions; skill in the use of specialized tools and equipment used in gas pipefitting. Full Job Description

Staff Service Supervisor
Starting Rate $16.41
40 hrs per week. Rotating Shift. Some Weekend Work Required.

This is technical and supervisory work, which oversees the activities of police communications, 9-1-1 communications, police records, crime analysis, departmental facilities maintenance, evidence room maintenance, radio equipment maintenance and improvement, Local Area Network (LAN) maintenance and operation, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software maintenance and improvement, and departmental telephone system programming and improvement. This employee also coordinates pertinent community policing activities within his/her unit and advises the Chief of Police directly as to activities occurring within the Staff Services Unit. Does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision.
Comprehensive knowledge of radio communications and FCC rules. Thorough knowledge of radio dispatching and operations and radio signals. Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision in a seven day multi shift operation. Some knowledge of customer service. Some knowledge of the location of City buildings. Considerable knowledge of standard techniques as applied to the operation and maintenance of a complex filing and records management system. This individual must be certified by NCIC and TCIC, or capable of obtaining these certifications within six months. This individual must also be able to pass a background investigation, as well as a physiological examination, polygraph examination. This individual must be a United States citizen and have a valid drivers license in the State of Tennessee. Full Job Description

Water Plant Operator II
Starting Rate $17.24
40 hrs per week.  Night or Evening Shift. 
Some Emergencies & Weekend Work Required.

 Performs intermediate skilled and technical work in the operation of water pumping and purification equipment; does related work as required.  Work is performed under regular supervision.  Limited supervision may be exercised over subordinate plant personnel.  Possession of Grave IV Water Treatment Plant Operator certificate in the State of Tennessee within one year of employment. Full Job Description

General Supervisor – Natural Gas
Starting Rate $21.00
40 hrs per week. Day Shift. Some Emergencies & Weekend Work Required.

Performs difficult skilled and responsible administrative work in supervising installation, maintenance, repair and/or construction of natural gas facilities; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over multiple crews in natural gas distribution system.
Comprehensive knowledge of the methods and practices of equipment and tools, construction, repair and/or maintenance in the area assigned; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work and related equipment operation; skill in the use of the equipment and tools of the trade; ability to prepare plans and detailed reports; ability to plan and supervise the work of skilled, semiskilled or unskilled workers on a large scale over a wide area; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departmental staff, contractors and the general public. Full Job Description

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