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Laborer 1

CITY OF RED BANK TN
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025

The City of Red Bank has an immediate opening for a Laborer 1. This is a full-time position that performs a variety of manual labor tasks in areas such as streets, parks, sanitation, and the removal of yard waste.

JOB OVERVIEW

The right candidate will achieve by :

  • Demonstrating the ability to follow directions.
  • Demonstrating an ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrating proficiency in the operation of various hand tools while using proper personal protective

equipment (PPE).

Supervision Received : The employee works under the general supervision of the Street Division Operations Supervisor. On occasion, independent judgment must be used to accomplish tasks.

Supervision Exercised : None.

Salary and Benefits :

G1) $37,895.00 annually - Day Shift M-F 8 : 30a-4 : 30p excellent benefits.

Applications will be accepted through Monday, February 10, 2025 at 4 : 30 p.m. Applications and job

descriptions are available at Red Bank City Hall, 3105 Dayton Boulevard, Red Bank, TN or on our website.

Applicants must have a valid phone number.   Applicants will be notified by phone for information on testing

and interview times / dates.  Documentation is required for any training, education, certifications, or licenses listed on the application.

To be eligible to apply, applicants MUST :

  • Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
  • Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
  • Be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Not have been convicted of, or plead guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contender to any felon charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances.
  • Not have been released or discharged under anything other than an honorable discharge from any armed forces of the United States.
  • After having met the above requirements, candidates must successfully complete the following :

  • Oral interview board composed of a combination of departmental members.
  • A comprehensive background check, including but not limited to, criminal, financial, and personal history.
  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Performs a variety of general labor duties, for example, painting, mowing, trash removal, brush removal, tree and vegetation trimming, building maintenance, and general parks and street maintenance, all on city-owned property or the public right-of-way.
  • Performs custodial duties at city-owned properties
  • Performs repairs of parks, playgrounds, and related equipment
  • Removes debris from streets, right-of-way, catch basins, drainage ways, and other city property
  • Works as part of a construction crew on road repairs and other city-owned areas of responsibility
  • Assists skilled laborers in the performance of their duties
  • Safeguards, cleans and maintains city-owned equipment, tools, and vehicles
  • Performs traffic flagging operations when required
  • Serves as backup labor for similar positions in other divisions as required.
  • Must be available for established on-call procedures for after-hours emergent situations
  • All other duties as assigned
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Employee must be able to solve problems in situations that deal with day-to-day operations.
  • Must have the ability to communicate technical information and requirements in a clear and accurate fashion both verbally and in writing.
  • Must be proficient in the use of a Smart Phone, Tablet, radio, and similar communication devices.
  • Must be able to complete forms using words and numbers, etc.
  • Must have the ability to develop rapport with a variety of people and elicit cooperation
  • Must have the ability to organize daily work schedule, meet all deadlines, and track work details
  • Must be able to answer questions with brief responses or provide standard information to customers, citizens, supervisors, etc.
  • Must have the ability to make prompt decisions based on adopted codes, ordinances, policies, and
  • standards.

    EQUIPMENT

    Major Equipment and computer systems used to handle or perform this job :

  • Pickup Truck
  • Small Dump Truck >
  • 26,000 lbs. GVWR

  • Hand tools (chain saw, mowers, trimmers, shovels, tamps, landscape equipment, etc.)
  • Street maintenance equipment (hot box, crack sealer, thermoplastic machine, etc.)
  • Electronic communication devices
  • Streets and Roads Traffic Control Devices
  • Janitorial Equipment
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have a valid State Issued Class “D” Driver’s License.
  • Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.
  • EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • High school education or GED
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee will seldom be exposed to temperature extremes and will have limited exposure to dangerous equipment, chemicals, loud noise, and noxious odors and fumes.

    The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

    The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

    The City of Red Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

    Apply instructions :

    Please submit application and resume via our website or by clicking APPLY below.

    Applications may also be submitted via mail in an envelope marked “Laborer 1” to :

    City of Red Bank

    Attn : Human Resources

    3105 Dayton Blvd.

    Chattanooga, TN 37415

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    Salary : $37,895

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