Public Works Pool

Department

Public Works

Location

Default

Position Type

FT Employee

Salary

$17.40 - $20.18 an hour

Requisition

10142026

Open Date

10/14/2026

Close Date

11/13/2026

Description

The City of Alcoa Public Works department will be accepting applications for the purpose of establishing a new candidate pool for entry level Public Works positions within the Sanitation, Streets, and Water divisions. These positions perform a variety of tasks in support of municipal operations and services.

Employees are responsible for performing work of a heavy manual nature while working outdoors in inclement weather.

Minimum skills needed include:

• Ability to read analyze and interpret written communications;

• Ability to respond to verbal inquiries from management staff and customers;

• Ability to effectively present information verbally and/or in writing;

• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques;

• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions;

• Ability to perform very heavy manual labor for extended periods often under unfavorable climatic conditions;

• Ability to learn new procedures and to apply the same to a variety of tasks.

Starting hourly rate $17.40- $20.18 DOE. Interested Applicants must complete an application online at www.cityofalcoa-tn.gov. The City of Alcoa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA / ADEA / Title VI Compliant. Please no phone calls.

*Previous applicants must submit a new application to be considered in this new Public Works Pool

Essential Duties Performed

• Lifts; carries and dumps garbage containers into garbage truck; operates garbage packers;
• Lifts; carries and places brush and other yard wastes; discarded furniture; demolition debris and other rubbish into Sanitation trucks;
• Collects litter and other debris from along public streets; parks; trails; etc.;
• Operates motorized leaf collection equipment;
• Inspects garbage for hazardous materials or unlawful dumping;
• Assists driver in unloading garbage truck
• Works overtime as required;
• May be required to work standby on a rotating basis;
• Subject to call-in for specified emergencies;
• Reports to work as scheduled and on time; even under inclement weather conditions.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Graduation from a standard senior high school (or possession of General Equivalency Diploma) and experience in performing heavy manual work.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written communications;

• Ability to respond to verbal inquiries from management, staff, and customers;

• Ability to effectively present information verbally and/or in writing;

• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques;

• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions;

• Ability to perform very heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable climatic conditions;

• Ability to learn new procedures and to apply the same to a variety of tasks;

• Ability to acquire a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements (required for most advancements beyond Public Works Associate I).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job; the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk for extended periods of time; bend; climb; stoop; grasp with both hands; perform fine manipulation with both hands. The employee is occasionally required to sit or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or carry up to 125 pounds; and occasionally push or pull up to 200 pounds. Sensory requirements include normal/corrected eyesight; normal hearing; distinguish smells and tastes; and distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity.

Disclaimer

The duties described in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not excuse them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Exempt : No

Type : FT Employee

Department : Public Works

Location : DEFAULT