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Town of Arlington, TN

Maintenance Worker I - Public Works

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$35,916 / year median in Tennessee

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Company Description The Town of Arlington, TN is a growing municipality committed to providing high-quality public services to residents and local businesses. Working for the Town of Arlington offers stability, meaningful work, and opportunities for professional growth. Role Description The Maintenance Worker I is a full-time, on-site position based in Arlington, TN. TThis highly motivated, organized employee will work under the supervision of the Assistant Public Works Director or assigned Crew Leader. The employee primarily performs semi-skilled and skilled manual work related to installation, maintenance, and repair of roads, sidewalks, drainage systems (ditches, pipes, inlets), and Town facilities and equipment. Employee must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Afterhours on-call rotation required. Responsibilities Perform various semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of roads, sidewalks, drainage systems and Town facilities and equipment. Performs services and repairs as needed to maintain public facilities and easements including construction projects, minor electrical/plumbing repairs, masonry, carpentry, painting, cleaning restrooms/shop/work areas, etc. Operate various hand/gas tools, such as but not limited to weed eaters, riding lawn mowers, shovels, picks, valve keys, pneumatic tools. Perform manual repetitive work such as loading, unloading, and carrying materials, supplies, and equipment; placing barricades and warning lights around work area; placing/pouring, finishing, and breaking asphalt and/or concrete. Perform a variety of general labor duties such as painting, mowing, weed spraying, brush & weed trimming. Remove debris from street rights-of-ways, catch basins, drainage ways and other Town property. Work as part of construction crew in road repair, gravel spreading or ditch digging; perform routine maintenance on machinery & tools. Safely operates vehicles and equipment according to department policies and OSHA standards to ensure all assigned areas are clean, grounds are properly mowed and trimmed and adheres to safety rules & regulations. Assist with various labor tasks in other departments including Parks & Recreation, Wastewater, and Construction/Code/Storm Water Inspections May be required to work overtime or in an on-call status, as directed. May be required to perform various other duties as assigned by the Public Works Director or Town Administrator. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent. One (1) year's experience in performing heavy manual work in a construction, industrial or municipal setting is preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license in the State of Tennessee Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job may be considered. The Town of Arlington offers a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families. 100% employer-paid Medical, at any coverage level, effective the 1st of the month after hire date Dental & Vision TCRS Pension Plan through the State of TN Employer-paid Long-Term Disability Robust Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off - Vacation & Sick Time 13 Paid Holidays Additional supplemental insurance and benefit options The Town of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religions, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
Pay:
$17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • Professional Development
  • Other Retirement and Savings