Stormwater Laborer IV

1500 e nir shreibman, la vergne, tn 37086, usa

posted thursday, january 8, 2026 at 7:00 am

position title:

department:

stormwater

flsa status:

non–exempt / hourly

grade:

h

starting:

$24.66

supervision:

last reviewed:

12/9/25

reason you’ll love working here

when you join the city of la vergne’s public works team, you’re not just taking a job; you’re building a career with stability, growth, and benefits that support you and your family:

• 100% paid insurance for employees and their families, covering health, dental, vision, life, disability, and even lasik.
• retirement security from day one: a 401(a) plan with 4.5% city contribution plus a 457 plan with matching up to 3.5%.
• generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal days, 12 holidays, and your birthday off.
• longevity pay with additional annual bonuses for years of service.
• support & development with on-the-job training, professional growth opportunities, and a confidential employee assistance program.

job summary

performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of city stormwater facilities and systems.
this is a safety-sensitive position

essential duties and responsibilities

• lead worker over laborer 1, 2, and 3 employees.
• assists with the planning, scheduling, and implementation of construction, maintenance, and operation and construction activities designed to provide proper drainage throughout the city.
• assists in the training of lower-level employees performing the duties of maintenance, construction, and repair for the storm water department.
• respond to complaints and service requests.
• performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, and repairs.
• performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew for the storm water department. Pavement cutting, ditch digging, pipe repair, line cleaning, laying and back filling.
• determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, and water and sewer lines from the appropriate sources before excavation by verifying a valid tn 811 call.
• drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, gravel, dirt, and sand.
• performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• mow and maintain city-owned property as needed.
• operates medium and heavy-size construction and power equipment including but not limited to backhoe, excavator, skid steer, and dump trucks.
• ability to read and understand gis mapping and construction plans.
• responsible for ensuring that traffic safety measures are taken during road closures including but not limited to safety equipment, signage, flagging, and lighting as required.
• performs as the lead heavy equipment operator for the stormwater department including but not limited to a backhoe, excavator, and skid steer.
• responsible for overseeing and managing the stormwater department’s workflow during the absence of the department supervisor.
• performs other duties as required.

minimum qualifications

• high school diploma or ged equivalent preferred.
• four (4) years of experience relating to public works services including but not limited to construction, maintenance, and repair is required.
• must demonstrate expert proficiency levels in the operation of heavy equipment.
• any equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• valid state of tennessee driver’s license.

skills, knowledge and abilities

• knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• considerable knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
• skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
• ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods.
• ability to work safely.
• ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• ability to…