Semiskilled Crewperson

City-of-Memphis,-Tn; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Memphis seeks a semi-skilled laborer to support maintenance crews across storm drains, sewers, streets, and facilities. You will operate sewer cleaning equipment and assist with debris removal, following foreman instructions.

Under supervision, you may lift and climb into manholes, mix concrete, and load materials, while cleaning tools and maintaining equipment as needed. This is a hands-on city position focused on essential infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Semi-skilled work experience preferred.
• Ability to follow foreman instructions and work under supervision.
• Comfort with physically demanding tasks in outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance crews in storm drain, sewer, street, and facility work.
• Operate sewer cleaning equipment and remove roots and debris from lines.
• Load/unload materials, clean tools, and help with concrete/digging tasks.

Skills

Manual labor

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Power rodder

High velocity water jet

Sewer flusher

Job description

Salary Range: $43,125.42 - $43,125.42

Works under the supervision of an assigned foreman or supervisor. Performs semi-skilled manual work assisting various crews involved in maintaining and repairing areas within the City such as storm drain systems and sanitary sewer lines, city streets, roadside ditches, rights-of-way, buildings and facilities. May perform functions such as unclogging and maintaining the City's sanitary sewer lines and drain system by operating sewer cleaning equipment such as power rodder, high velocity water jet, and sewer flusher to remove roots, debris, and other refuse from clogged sewer lines, removing obstruction may involve handling industrial size water hose and flexible cable with various attachments. Dispenses chemical solutions according to foreman/supervisor instructions, cleans tools, attachments, and equipment using appropriate cleaning solvents when assigned. Assists with engaging and disengaging equipment attachments. May lift, climb into, and clean manholes and drainage facilities such as inlets and culvets, using rake, shovel and wheelbarrow. Cuts and clears brush, weeds, and debris from work area. Loads and unload materials, tools and equipment from trucks. May mix concrete and utilize an air hammer to dig and remove asphalt and concrete.