UTILITY WORKER - FLEET SERVICES

City of Bartlett; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 33,082 - 44,758; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

City of Bartlett is seeking a Utility Worker for Fleet Services in Bartlett, Tennessee. This full-time position offers comprehensive health and life insurance, a robust retirement plan, and a competitive pay rate of $38,920 annually.

The role involves a range of manual duties related to shop upkeep, parts delivery, vehicle and equipment handling, and safety-focused operations. Candidates should be able to read manuals, follow instructions, and perform physically demanding tasks in various

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• The ability to read and write sentences with common vocabulary is usually acquired through less than high school graduation.
• Plus three to six months experience performing heavy manual labor and repair activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of manual duties associated with Fleet Services including but not limited to the upkeep and appearance of the city shop, delivery and pickup of parts, vehicles and materials, battery changes, and tire changing.
• Cleaning and sanitizing of offices, restrooms, and breakrooms as needed.
• Must be able to drive various light equipment and vehicles such as pick‑up trucks, forklifts, one‑ton single‑axle dump trucks, and tractors.
• Loads and unloads materials, supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Cleans and maintains tools, equipment, materials, and work area.
• Operates power equipment and uses various hand tools to perform daily tasks.
• Must be able to perform physical labor inside and outside in various conditions.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Operating light equipment procedures

Read/understand operation manuals

Safety practices

Basic repair techniques/tools

Follow oral/written instructions

Communication with co-workers

Drive standard shift vehicles

Physical ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PUBLIC WORKS

FLEET SERVICES

UTILITY WORKER - FLEET SERVICES

$38,920.00 Annually

Join our team in this full‑time role offering exceptional benefits, including comprehensive health and life insurance, a strong retirement plan, and competitive pay.

Job Functions

• Performs a wide range of manual duties associated with Fleet Services including but not limited to the upkeep and appearance of the city shop, delivery and pickup of parts, vehicles and materials, battery changes, and tire changing.
• Cleaning and sanitizing of offices, restrooms, and breakrooms as needed.
• Must be able to drive various light equipment and vehicles such as pick‑up trucks, forklifts, one‑ton single‑axle dump trucks, and tractors.
• Loads and unloads materials, supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Cleans and maintains tools, equipment, materials, and work area.
• Operates power equipment and uses various hand tools to perform daily tasks.
• Must be able to perform physical labor inside and outside in various conditions.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of operating procedures for various light equipment. Ability to read and understand operation manuals and chemical application instructions.
• Knowledge of standard safety practices.
• Skill in using basic repair techniques, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to follow oral/written instructions.
• Ability to communicate with co‑workers.
• Ability to drive standard shift vehicles preferred.
• Physical ability to perform essential job duties.

Education, Training and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• The ability to read and write sentences with common vocabulary is usually acquired through less than high school graduation.
• Plus three to six months experience performing heavy manual labor and repair activities.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to drive and have a valid Class D driver’s license and to remain valid as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

• May be required to work long hours (overtime) in emergencies such as storms, debris removal clearing roadways, and snow and ice removal.
• Works outside exposed to extreme temperatures and inclement weather.
• Subject to dust and occasionally to dampness and unsanitary conditions.
• Subject to hazards of construction work, equipment, and working around traffic.
• Subject to excessive noise from equipment.
• Subject to heavy lifting, as much as 50 lbs. a distance of four feet from the ground and on occasion up to 100 lbs.
• Subject to excessive reaching, pulling, pushing, and feeling.
• Requires the ability to ascend and descend ladders, structures, and equipment.
• Subject to crawling, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching.
• Requires sitting, or standing for long periods and extensive walking.
• Must wear all safety equipment following safety regulations.
• Make service calls in the field resulting in occasional exposure to extreme temperatures & weather conditions.
• Subject to hazards of operating equipment/machinery and irritation from oils, solvents, chemicals, and fumes.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We participate in E‑Verify. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please note: A new application is required for each career opportunity you apply for. In accordance with Tennessee’s Open Records Law, all submitted applications and resumes are subject to public disclosure.