Utilities​/Pipelayer

Position: Utilities/Pipelayer I
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 ).

* 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 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.

* 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.