Utilities​/Pipelayer

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 temp. to hire position. If selected for a Utilities/Pipelayer position, employment will be setup with a temporary staffing agency the City is contracted with for 2024).

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.

• 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 assists in training other employees;
• Understands and complies 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;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• Up to and including some high school education required;
• Experience working in a team environment;
• Valid TN or VA driver’s license;

Valid State of Tennessee or Virginia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – Learner’s Permit within 6 months of hire.