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Operations Trainee Water/Wastewater

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The City of Bristol, Tennessee

Bristol, TN (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY CITY OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE
Position:
Operations Trainee Water/Wastewater Maintenance Technician I Water/Wastewater Closing Date:
Until filled
Salary:
$35,242
  • $36,813/yr BOQ (Non-exempt) o Operations Trainee Water/Wastewater
  • $35,242 o Maintenance Technician I Water/Wastewater
  • $36,813 Are you looking for career growth in a valued position with a team-oriented culture?
If so, we want you on our team, adding value to our already dynamic Utilities Department! Move forward in your career while we invest in your future through paid training and development opportunities.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
  • Provides general unskilled and semi-skilled labor in the maintenance and construction of water and sewer utilities
  • Assists in the installation and maintenance of water lines, sewer lines, utility service lines, valves, fire hydrants, manholes and water meters
  • May operate associated equipment, such as air compressors, jackhammers, rock drills and similar equipment
  • May operate sewer vacuum/flushing equipment, sewer inspection and video equipment, boring machines, dump trucks, backhoes, tractors and similar equipment.
  • May handle explosives
  • May locate and mark underground utilities
  • Works overtime as required and serves on 24-hour on-call weekend
  • Performs other related duties as required
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
  • High school diploma or GED required, with some water and/or sewer maintenance experience preferred
  • Ability to utilize descriptive data and information such as regulations, blueprints, correspondence and general operating manuals
  • Ability to exert moderate to heavy physical stress in an outdoor utility maintenance and heavy construction environment
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license To be considered, candidates must complete an online application at: http://bristoltn.
gov/jobs.aspx
THE CITY OF BRISTOL TENNESSEE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. OUR GOAL IS FOR OUR WORK FORCE TO BE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE WORKING POPULATION OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, DISABILITY, RELIGION OR ANY OTHER CLASS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL OR STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO EMPLOYMENT AND PROMOTION
;
WE WILL NOT TOLERATE DISCRIMINATION ON THE PART OF MANAGERS OR SUPERVISORS. WOMEN, MINORITIES AND THE DISABLED ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. ALL APPLICANTS SUBJECT TO BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG
SCREENING.