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Purpose Coordinate and be responsible for assigned work, along with crew members at a particular work site or on a specific project or task in Public Works. Essential Functions Oversees and monitors activities of assigned crew members; Discusses job requirements with and receives advice and direction from supervisor; Ensures all crew members understand proper procedures; Trains and coaches maintenance workers while encouraging them to learn new skills; Completion of documentation, via Cartegraph, on a daily basis to ensure proper inventory control and asset management; Ensures accurate completion of work in accordance with standard specifications and operating procedures; Performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, equipment operation and manual work in the assigned field; Schedules and monitors work and work assignments of crew members at the job site to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks/projects; Safeguards and distributes all equipment and supplies needed for a project; Ability to perform all duties of maintenance staff at work/job site to ensure adherence with established completion and quality standards; Assist with TN811 calls and updates for job sites under their supervision; Ensures that jobsite meets all safety and regulatory requirements (traffic, trench, pedestrian, etc.); Assist Foreman in Developing time schedules for completion of projects; Assist Foreman with annual evaluation of employees; Interact with citizens on the job site in a professional manner; Ensure regulatory compliance through proper planning and documentation; such as ADA, pesticide, etc. Mentor new employees; Attend training as needed to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, as well as maintain required certifications; Assist in emergency operations related to the area; and Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Thorough knowledge of department regulations to ensure adherence to those standards; Thorough knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements in assigned field; Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used in area assigned; Knowledge and ability of job to be performed including the standards of workmanship required in assigned work field; Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety practices to apply and enforce; Knowledge of the general principles, practices, methods and materials used in public works and utilities maintenance/repair work, projects, and functions; Skill in supervising and inspecting work of subordinates; Skill in operating light and heavy equipment; Skill in keeping records and making simple reports; Skill in communicating instructions clearly and understanding/carrying out oral and written instructions; Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with city staff, and the general public; and Skill in operating and maintaining assigned heavy power tools and equipment. Education and Experience High school graduate or equivalent; Experience equivalent to two years full time work in assigned area; Some supervisory experience preferred; Internal Candidates must possess a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at a level appropriate to the area assigned; External Candidates must possess or successfully obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at a level appropriate to the area assigned within six (6) months of their employment date. Failure to meet the conditions of employment may result in termination of employment. The 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.

RETIREMENT- TCRS

Hybrid Plan:

Participation is mandatory. No waiting period. Plan is a combination of a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The defined benefit plan consists of a 5% mandatory contribution from the employee and a 4% employer contribution. Employee is also auto-enrolled at 2 % in the defined contribution plan with the City contributing 5%. Employee has the option to increase or decrease his/her defined contribution percentage.

VACATION

Vacation accrual is based upon your length of service with the Ctiy Of Kingsport. New employees will receive upon hire date one (1) week vacation, and will accrue 6.67 hours per month with the exception of Firefighters who accrue 12 hours per month. Vacation is available for use as it is earned.

HOLIDAYS

The City of Kingsport offers 12 paid Holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr., Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Floating Holiday (1 day). There is no eligibility period to qualify for Holiday pay.

SICK HOURS

Employees accrue eight (8) sick hours at the end of each month worked. Sick hours may be used for personal or immediate family illness up to a maximum of 1040 hours per calendar year. In addition, sick hours may also be applied toward early retirement (see TCRS rules for retirement for further information).

LIFE INSURANCE

The City of Kingsport provides all full time employees Term Life Insurance at no cost. The coverage amount is equal to one (1) times your annual base salary.

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE

( optional): - Full time employees also have the option to elect Supplemental Life Insurance coverage at an additional one (1) times their annual base salary. Rates are based upon your age and annual salary.

DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE

(optional): Full time employees can elect Term Life insurance for their dependents at either $5,000 or $10,000 amounts. The cost elect coverage for their dependents at $.64 per pay period for $5000; $1.28 per pay period for $10,000.

LONG TERM DISABILITY

(optional): Carrier is MetLife. Monthly premium cost is shared 50/50 by employee/City. Eligible after 90 days of employment. Covers 60% of your monthly earnings up to a maximum of $7,500.00. Pays until you are approved for social security disability or until you return to work. Benefits begin after 120 days of consecutive disability

HEALTH INSURANCE

(optional): Carrier is BCBST, network S. Full time employees have the option to select from two (2) plans (Standard Plan and Basic Plan). Premium cost is shared by employee/City.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLINIC

Provider is Premise Health. Confidential. Available to employees/dependents who are covered under the City's health care plans (BCBST). Clinic treats both acute and chronic conditions and can prescribe medications, provide annual physicals, health coaching, lab work, and much more. No co-pays, no deductibles, and no cost for select generic medications dispensed on-site.

DENTAL INSURANCE

(optional): Carrier is Delta Dental. Premium cost is paid by employee. Annual maximum coverage of $1,000 per member which increases by $100 per year up to a maximum of $1,500 provided member has at least one preventative procedure performed each plan year.

VISION INSURANCE

(optional): Carrier is Davis Vision. Premium cost is paid by employee. Annual eye exams, lenses and lens upgrades, frames, contacts.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

(optional): Carrier is Flores. Contribution amounts are pre-tax. Healthcare and Dependent Care options. Employees can contribute up to the allowed IRS maximum amounts. Healthcare rollover of up to $610 for plan year 2024.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

2 programs: Ballad Health and Ulliance, Inc. Available to Full time employees. Provides confidential mental health and substance abuse services and much more.

EMPLOYEE PHYSICAL WELLNESS PROGRAM

Provider is Cora. Available to all regular full time and part time employees at no cost. Provides a regiment of treatment when employees experience minor musculoskeletal disorders due to life's everyday stresses and strains.

KINGSPORT AQUATIC CENTER

Free membership for full time employees elected in the City's medical plan. Discounted rates for employees and their family.

GYM MEMBERSHIPS

(optional): City will reimburse 50% of individual membership rate each quarter. Reimbursement is based on an attendance requirement. AIR MED (optional): Provider is AirMed. Memberships can be elected in 1, 3, 5, or 10 year increments. Provides air ambulance services for a life or limb threatening emergency to an emergency medical treatment facility.

ACCIDENT INSURANCE

(optional): Provider is Trustmark. Supplemental accident insurance that pays you cash directly to help pay for treatment for covered accidents.

CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE

(optional): Provider is The Standard. Insurance that helps cover out of pocket expenses associated with a serious illness. Helps fill the gaps caused by these out of pocket costs. Pays you for completing certain health screenings.

UNIVERSAL LIFE/LONG TERM CARE

(optional): Provider is Trustmark. Whole Life Insurance policy that includes a long-term care benefit that can help you pay for services at any age. Benefit never reduces due to age.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Full-time, non-probationary employees are eligible to request tuition reimbursement for courses that are work-related and improve the skills required by employees in their employment. Reimbursement will be provided after eligible expenses remaining are unpaid from other financial aid/assistance (scholarships/grants).

Undergraduate Courses:

up to $1,000 per employee per semester/$3,600 in a fiscal year

Graduate Courses:

up to $1,200 per employee per semester/$3,600 in a fiscal year