JOB TITLE: ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING
EXEMPT: YES
FULL TIME: YES
GRADE: J (RATE OF PAY: $31.61)

JOB SUMMARY: The person employed in this capacity will perform his/her duties under the direction of the City Engineer. The primary duties consist of assisting the City Engineer and other departments in matters concerning traffic, construction, development, erosion control and drainage.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•  Review commercial site plans for compliance to regulations.
•  Review subdivision plats for compliance with applicable ordinances and regulations.
•  Respond to complaints regarding street, environmental and drainage problems from citizens, other departments and officials.
•  Coordinate/assist with various surveying projects.
•  Identify and present engineering recommendations to the Planning Commission on proposed developments.
•  Perform minor traffic studies and/or traffic counts as necessary.
•  Prepare contract documents for road, bridge and traffic signal projects that are planned within the department. Review contracts for projects designed by consulting firms for roads, bridges and traffic signal projects.
•  Prepare estimates for project costs.
•  Monitor, inspect and coordinate commercial construction activities.
•  Review, coordinate and approve road closure requests.
•  Review and inspect compliance of the American with Disabilities Act regulations for improvements to City rights-of-way and facilities.
•  Coordinate activities with the Traffic Sign Staff.
•  Coordinate work with consulting Engineering firms on traffic signals and road improvements.
•  Design and coordinate traffic signal and road improvement projects with JEA, Traffic Sign Department and Street Department.
•  Rate streets for resurfacing projects.
•  Assist in preparation of operating and capital budgets for street, traffic signal and drainage projects.
•  Attend pre-construction conferences for road, signal and drainage projects.
•  Serve as a liaison to Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
•  Make recommendations concerning capital improvement projects.
•  Perform other duties as may be assigned by the City Engineer or the Mayor.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:

• Drafting instruments; CAD
• Computer
•  Surveying Equipment

 REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSE:

•  B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
•  Professional Engineer in State of Tennessee or eligible for certification
•  Valid driver’s license

 EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

•  Good oral and written communication skills.
•  Core post-degree engineering experience
•  Knowledge of subdivision planning, construction standards and regulations
•  Experience with applying the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
•  Able to exercise good judgement.
•  Able to maintain an effective working relationship with the general public, contractors, co-workers and others.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

•  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•  Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land-use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand-to-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers and office equipment.
•  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to hold, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear; and smell.
•  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

•  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•  While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles such as dust associated with construction, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate with brief exposure to loud noises such as construction equipment.

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CLASS TITLE: Construction Finisher III
DEPARTMENT: Street Department
NON-EXEMPT: Yes
FULL TIME: Yes
GRADE: F (Rate of Pay: $19.09)

JOB SUMMARY:
The person employed in this capacity will perform his/her duties under the supervision of the Superintendent, Construction Supervisor or Street Maintenance Supervisor. This person is required to perform heavy and light manual work using a variety of routine and common hand tools and hand equipment. This person will also operate light or heavy automotive equipment and other machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently. This job requires previous experience with heavy equipment in order to operate skillfully and safely. Work is evaluated based on the care exercised in the safe operation of equipment and tools, the efficiency of completing assigned tasks, and the effectiveness of the employee’s work ethics.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have a working knowledge of current traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation.
• Follow safe work practices and observe safety rules and precautions.
• Assist the public and warn them of hazards.
• Set safety cones and/or temporary signs around work sites, and direct vehicular traffic around and through work sites.
• Inspect and/or repair streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter and drainage at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
• Clean storm drainages and street inlets and outlets.
• Perform physical labor tasks, in addition to equipment operation.
• Use a variety of hand tools including picks, shovels, post-hole diggers, pneumatic and hydraulic hand tools, chain saws, weed eaters, and push mowers. Load, unload and transport dirt, debris, and construction materials, and use shovels, brooms and wheelbarrow.
• Inspect and check vehicle before use in order to ensure safe operating conditions, and maintain equipment in proper operating condition by performing simple preventive maintenance tasks.
• Clean and maintain vehicles, equipment and tools used on the job and dispose of litter, broken glass, debris and brush.
• Operate department vehicles to haul trash and to transport persons to the workstation.
• Operate power driven machinery such as jackhammers, tamper or similar equipment.
• Operate compactor or asphalt roller, and asphalt paver, track hoes, backhoes, front-end loaders, skid-steer loaders, bulldozers, motor graders, and other heavy equipment skillfully and safely.
• Perform skilled concrete finishing techniques, primarily on flat surface cement projects including sidewalk, curbs, gutters, and streets.
• Must be able to load and unload materials and equipment onto and from vehicles.
• May perform clerical functions such as answering phones, filing and performing routine messenger services.
• Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, streamline processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
• Perform related work as assigned or required by supervisor.
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSE:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Five years experience in manual labor or construction trades preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have the ability to exercise safety precautions and conform to safety rules.
• Must have the ability to communicate orally with co-workers using a two-way radio or face-to-face.
• Must have working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to light equipment operations.
• Must have working knowledge of equipment operating principles.
• Must have working knowledge of hydraulically operated equipment and applicable hazards and safety rules and precautions.
• Must have working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in street maintenance and construction work.
• Must have working knowledge of current traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation.
• Must have working knowledge of established maintenance routes of the City of Jackson.
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with other city employees and with the public.
• Must be a team player.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift, climb, stoop, crawl, kneel, reach with arms and legs and have good use of wrists, hands and fingers.
• The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must have good close, distance and depth perception vision.
• Must wear ear protection and be able to function under high level noise.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be willing to perform job duties in an all-weather environment.
• Must be willing to perform job duties around heavy machinery, heavy trucks, and around moving traffic.
• Must be willing to perform job duties in a noise environment of from low to high.

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JOB TITLE: CONSTRUCTION WORKER II
DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING – STORMWATER OPERATIONS DIVISION
NON-EXEMPT: YES
FULL TIME: YES
GRADE: F (RATE OF PAY: $19.09)

JOB SUMMARY: The person employed in this capacity will perform his/her duties under the direction of the Public Works Director, Superintendent of Stormwater or Group Leader. This person will assist with the construction and maintenance of the City’s stormwater system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Safely operate a manual or automatic transmission dump truck to load or unload materials used for daily construction activities.
• Operate tools, machinery, and heavy equipment.
• Operate power driven machinery such as a jackhammer, wacker packer, walk behind vibratory roller, and other small equipment and tools to perform storm drainage construction.
• Lay and repair culverts and headwalls.
• Assist with the construction, installation, and repair of curb inlets and drainage structures.
• Form, pour and finish concrete for items such as inlets, headwalls, and driveways.
• Clean, flush, and remove debris from culverts, inlets, and ditches.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and work cooperatively with others to provide quality service.
• Assist in the installation of traffic control when lane closures or road closures are needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:

• Backhoe, front-end loader, mini excavator, dump truck, air compressor, saws, shovels, rakes, and other power tools.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSE:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in storm drainage or site work construction.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes required.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Considerable knowledge of heavy-equipment operation principles.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in storm drainage construction.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to observe proper safety precautions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods.
• Must have working knowledge of current traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift, climb, stoop, crawl, kneel, reach with arms and legs and have good use of wrists, hands and fingers.
• The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must have good vision for close and long distances and good depth perception.
• Must wear ear and eye protection and be able to function under high-level noise.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be willing to perform job duties in an all-weather environment.
• Must be willing to perform job duties around heavy machinery, heavy trucks, and around moving traffic.
• Must be willing to perform job duties in a noise environment of low to high.
  

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CLASS TITLE: MAINTENANCE WORKER III
DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT
NON-EXEMPT: YES
FULL TIME: YES
GRADE: F (RATE OF PAY $19.09)

JOB SUMMARY: The person employed in this capacity will perform his/her duties under the supervision of the Director, Construction Supervisor or Street Maintenance Supervisor. This person is required to perform heavy and light manual work using a variety of routine and common hand tools and hand equipment. This person will also be required to operate light or heavy automotive equipment, tractors and other machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently. This job requires previous experience with heavy equipment in order to operate skillfully and safely. Work is evaluated based on the care exercised in the safe operation of equipment and tools, the efficiency of completing assigned tasks, and the effectiveness of the employee’s work ethics.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have a working knowledge of current traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation.
• Follow safe work practices and observe safety rules and precautions.
• Assist the public and warn them of hazards.
• Set safety cones and/or temporary signs around work site, and direct vehicular traffic around and through work sites.
• Inspect and/or repair streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters and drainage at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
• Clean storm drainages and street inlets and outlets.
• Perform physical labor tasks, in addition to equipment operation.
• Use a variety of hand tools including picks, shovels, post-hole diggers, pneumatic and hydraulic hand tools, chain saws, weed eaters, and push mowers. Load, unload and transport dirt, debris, and construction materials, and use shovels, brooms and wheelbarrow.
• Inspect and check vehicle before use in order to ensure safe operating conditions, and maintain equipment in proper operating condition by performing simple preventive maintenance tasks.
• Clean and maintain vehicles, equipment and tools used on the job and dispose of litter, broken glass, debris and brush.
• Operate department vehicles to haul trash and to transport persons to the workstation.
• Operate light or heavy vehicles within the limits of the CDL and endorsements.
• Operate light tractors with pull behind mowers or bush hogs.
• Operate larger tractors with pull behind or side-mounted mowers or bush hogs and boom mowers.
• Operate power driven machinery such as jackhammers, tamper or similar equipment.
• Operate compactor or asphalt roller, and asphalt paver, track hoes, backhoes, front-end loaders, skid-steer loaders, bulldozers, motor graders, and other heavy equipment skillfully and safely.
• Perform skilled concrete finishing techniques, primarily on flat surface cement projects including sidewalk, curbs, gutters, and streets.
• Must be able to load and unload materials and equipment onto and from vehicles.
• May perform clerical functions such as answering phones, filing and performing routine messenger services.
• Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, streamline processes and works cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
• Must be able to read a tape measure and used a survey transit.
• Perform related work as assigned or required by supervision.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSE:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Five years experience in manual labor or construction trades preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License with proper endorsements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have the ability to exercise safety precautions and conform to safety rules.
• Must have the ability to communicate orally with co-workers using a two-way radio or face-to-face.
• Must have working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to light equipment operations.
• Must have working knowledge of equipment operating principles.
• Must have working knowledge of hydraulically operated equipment and applicable hazards and safety rules and precautions.
• Must have working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in street maintenance and construction work.
• Must have working knowledge of current traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation.
• Must have knowledge of (ADA) American Disability Act for sidewalks and curb ramps.
• Must have working knowledge of established maintenance routes of the City of Jackson.
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with other city employees and with the public.
• Must be a team player.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift, climb, stoop, crawl, kneel, reach with arms and legs and have good use of wrists, hands and fingers.
• The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must have good close, distance and depth perception vision.
• Must wear ear protection and be able to function under high-level noise.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be willing to perform job duties in an all-weather environment.
• Must be willing to perform job duties around heavy machinery, heavy trucks, and around moving traffic.
• Must be willing to perform job duties in a noise environment from low to high.
  

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THE JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ITS LATERAL ENTRY PROGRAM

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

 Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications and at least 180 hours of Basic Firefighting Training through an accredited program.

 STARTING SALARY:

• $46,801.80

 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS – must be filed with application:

•  High School Diploma or GED

•  Valid Driver’s License

•  Social Security Card

•  Birth Certificate

•  DD-214 (If applicable)

•  Photo (Full face)

•  Firefighter I and II Certificates

•  Basic Firefighter Training Certificate

 REQUIREMENTS:

•  Entrance Exam (score must be at least 70)

•  In-depth Background Investigation

•  Physical Ability Test

•  Physical Exam (must satisfactorily pass after offer of employment)

•  Drug Screen (must satisfactorily pass after offer of employment)

•  Treadmill Evaluation (must satisfactorily pass after offer of employment)

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CITY OF JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FIREFIGHTER

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
High School Diploma; must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid drivers license; have vision corrected to 20/20, and must be a citizen of the United States.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Firefighters engage directly in firefighting and fire prevention in order to save lives and protect property. They perform routine station and equipment maintenance activities; do related work within the job description as required, including administering first aid to injured persons.

BEGINNING SALARY: $46,801.80

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE FURNISHED WHEN FILING YOUR APPLICATION- -ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

 A. Recent photograph (not over a year old – full face)

B. Proof of education - xerox copy of high school diploma or G.E.D.

C. Proof of age - xerox copy of Birth Certificate.

D. Xerox copy of valid Driver’s License.

E. Xerox copy of Social Security Card.

F. Xerox copy of Military Service Discharge (DD-214 member’s copy) if applicable (must show type of discharge)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must pass a written examination to be eligible to participate in the hiring process. The applicant must pass an oral interview, background check, drug screening, medical and treadmill examinations and a physical ability test prior to employment.

INFORMATION ABOUT FILING AN APPLICATION
WHERE:
Human Resources Department, City Hall
127 E. Main St., Suite 303
Jackson, TN 38301

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

JOB TITLE: CONSTRUCTION WORKER I
DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING - STORMWATER OPERATIONS DIVISION
NON-EXEMPT: YES
FULL-TIME: YES
GRADE: D (RATE OF PAY: $16.02)

JOB SUMMARY: The person employed in this capacity will perform his/her duties under the direction of the Public Works Director, Assistant Superintendent of Stormwater Operations or Group Leader. This person will be responsible for assisting in the construction and maintenance of the City storm water system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operate pickup trucks, small dump trucks, and tandem axle dump trucks with air brakes.
• Perform simple operations with excavators, backhoe, and loaders.
• Perform physical labor tasks on job sites.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations to provide quality service.
• Must be willing to work cooperatively and jointly with crew members.
• Perform clerical functions such as answering phones, filing and performing routine messenger services.
• Perform related work as assigned by supervisor.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:

• Motorized vehicles and equipment, including back-hoe, tandem axle dump truck with air brakes, pickup truck, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches and mobile radio.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSE:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment, two of which must have been related to street systems.
• Three (3) years of road or general construction experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
  

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Considerable knowledge of light and heavy automotive equipment operation.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy automotive equipment operations.
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in stormwater construction.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to observe proper safety precautions;
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public;
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Must have working knowledge of current traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outside in all weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
  

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SUBJECT: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROCESSING PROCEDURE
BEGINNING SALARY – NEW OFFICER: $27.02/HR = $56,201/YR
LATERAL OFFICER PAY BASED ON EXPERIENCE
(Based on years of prior service credit up to 5 years)

Under TCA 38-8-106 and Jackson Police Department Directives, all successful candidates for Police Officer must meet all of the following qualifications:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be a United States Citizen.
• Have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have a valid Tennessee Driver’s License prior to appointment.
• Be physically fit for normal police functions.
• Pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• Meet the City of Jackson’s vision standards of 20/20 or correctable to 20/20.
• Must also pass a color perception test.

Processing will consist of the following procedures which applicants must pass in order to be considered qualified:

• An entrance exam.
• An oral interview before an Interview Panel.
• A detailed background examination, which includes a search made of local, state, and national criminal record files, medical, military, and educational records.
• A physical agility examination.

After an offer of employment has been made, the applicant must successfully pass:

• A physical examination.
• A drug screening test.
• A psychological evaluation.

In order to provide the citizens of the City of Jackson with quality law enforcement officers; we are very thorough in our background investigations. This part of the process can be very time-consuming; and the employment process may take in excess of six weeks depending on the number of applicants to be processed.

Some of the reasons applicants will be rejected for the position of a Police Officer are:

• A conviction, entering a plea of guilty, or entering a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to the use of excessive force, theft, dishonesty, gambling, or the unlawful sale or possession of liquor or a controlled substance. Also, multiple repeated misdemeanor offenses may be cause for rejection of an applicant.
• A discharge from employment on two (2) or more occasions within the past five (5) years, or documented evidence of disciplinary action or discharge on three (3) or more occasions.
• Habitual or recent use of narcotics or hallucinogenic substances.
• Habitual or recent use of barbiturate or amphetamines not prescribed by licensed medical practitioners.
• Habitual or recent use of marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine or any other drug grouping not herein named.
• Refusal to submit to a drug/alcohol test.
• Initial positive drug/alcohol test results confirmed.
• Less than Honorable discharge from any branch of the United States Military Service.
• Any false or misleading information provided by the applicant at any time during the employment process.
• Inability to meet state mandated P.O.S.T. qualifications.

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the right is reserved to reject any applicant, at any time during the process, who does not meet the City of Jackson Police Department’s standards.

Candidates not selected for employment will be allowed to re-apply for subsequent job announcements.

Any inquiries regarding the employment process should be directed to the Human Resources Office at (731) 425-8267 or by mail at 127 E. Main Street, Suite 303, Jackson, TN 38301.

COPIES OF ALL THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

• DRIVER’S LICENSE (SHOWING EXPIRATION DATE)
• BIRTH CERTIFICATE
• SOCIAL SECURITY CARD
• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR G.E.D.
• DD-214, MILITARY DISCHARGE (IF APPLICABLE) SHOWING TYPE OF DISCHARGE
• RECENT FULL FACE PHOTO (NOT TO BE RETURNED)

Visit: https://www.jacksontn.gov/government/publicsafety/police/career_opportunities for more information

JOB TITLE: MAINTENANCE WORKER I
DEPARTMENT: STREET
NON-EXEMPT: YES
FULL-TIME: YES
GRADE: D (RATE OF PAY: $16.02)

JOB SUMMARY: The person employed in this capacity will perform his/her duties under the supervision of the Director or Street Maintenance Supervisor.  This person is required to perform heavy and light manual work using a variety of routine and common hand tools and hand equipment.  This person will also operate light or heavy automotive equipment, tractors and other light machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently.  This person is required to work safely and efficiently as well as perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have a working knowledge of current traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation.
• Follow safe work practices and observe safety rules and precautions.
• Assist the public and warn them of hazards.
• Set safety cones and/or temporary signs around work site, and direct vehicular traffic around and through work sites.
• Inspect and/or repair streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and drainages at frequent intervals to insure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
• Clean storm drainages, street inlets and outlets.
• Perform physical labor tasks, in addition to equipment operation.
• Use a variety of hand tools including picks, shovels, post-hole diggers, pneumatic and hydraulic hand tools, chain saws, weedeaters, and push mowers.  Load, unload and transport dirt, debris, and construction materials, and use shovels, brooms and wheelbarrow.
• Inspect and check vehicle before use in order to ensure safe operating conditions, and maintain equipment in proper operating condition by performing simple preventive maintenance tasks.
• Clean and maintain vehicles, equipment and tools used on the job and dispose of litter, broken glass, debris and brush.
• Operate department vehicles to haul trash and to transport persons to workstations.
• Operate light tractors with pull behind mowers or bushhogs.
• Operate power driven machinery such as jackhammers, tamper or similar equipment.
• Must be able to load and unload materials and equipment onto and from vehicles.
• May perform clerical functions such as answering phones, filing and performing routine messenger services.
• Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, streamline processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
• Perform related work as assigned or required by supervisor.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSE:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Three years experience in manual labor or maintenance trades preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have the ability to exercise safety precautions and conform to safety rules. 
• Must have the ability to communicate orally with co-workers using a two-way radio or face-to-face.
• Must have working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to light equipment operations.
• Must have working knowledge of equipment operating principles.
• Must have working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in street maintenance.
• Must have working knowledge of current traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation.
• Must have a working knowledge of established maintenance routes of the City of Jackson.
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with other city employees and with the public.
• Must be a team player.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift, climb, stoop, crawl, kneel, reach with arms and legs and have good use of wrists, hands and fingers.
• The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds. 
• Must have good close, distance and depth perception vision.
• Must wear ear protection and be able to function under high-level noise.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be willing to perform job duties in an all-weather environment.
• Must be willing to perform job duties around heavy machinery, heavy trucks, and around moving traffic.
• Must be willing to perform job duties in a noise environment of from low to high.

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JOB TITLE: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
DEPARTMENT: HEALTH AND SANITATION
NON-EXEMPT: YES
FULL-TIME: YES
GRADE: F (RATE OF PAY: $20.09)

JOB SUMMARY: The person employed in this capacity will perform his/her duties under the supervision of the Superintendent of the Health & Sanitation Department.  This person is required to perform heavy and light manual work using a variety of routine and common hand tools and hand equipment. This person will operate equipment such as claw trucks, roll-off trucks and various dump trucks and other machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently.  Work is evaluated based on the care exercised in the safe operation of equipment and tools, the efficiency of completing assigned tasks, and the effectiveness of the employee’s work ethics.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have a working knowledge of current traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation.
• Follow safe work practices and observe safety rules and precautions.
• Perform physical labor tasks in addition to equipment operation.
• Use a variety of hand tools and equipment including claw trucks, dump trucks, rakes, and pitchforks to load, transport and unload debris.
• May operate motor vehicles less than 33,000 LBS. GVW to haul trash and to transport persons to the workstation.
• Inspect and check equipment before use in order to ensure safe operating conditions, and maintain equipment in proper operating condition by performing simple preventive maintenance tasks.
• Load and unload materials onto and from vehicles.
• Clean and maintain vehicles, equipment and tools used on the job and dispose of litter, broken glass, debris and brush.
• Occasionally operate equipment at a higher level.
• May perform clerical functions such as generating field work orders, answering phones, filing and performing routine messenger services.
• Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, streamline processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
• Perform related work as assigned or required by supervisor.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSE:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Experience in manual labor and equipment operation preferred.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have the ability to exercise safety precautions and conform to safety rules. 
• Must have the ability to communicate orally with co-workers using a two-way radio or face-to-face.
• Must have working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to light equipment operations.
• Must have working knowledge of equipment operating principles.
• Must have working knowledge of current traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation.
• Working knowledge of established maintenance routes of the City of Jackson.
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with other city employees and with the public.
• Must be a team player.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift, climb, stoop, crawl, kneel, reach with arms and legs and have good use of wrists, hands and fingers.
• The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds. 
• Must have good close, distance and depth perception vision.
• Must wear ear protection and be able to function under high-level noise.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be willing to perform job duties around heavy machinery, heavy trucks, and around moving traffic.
• Must be willing to perform job duties in a noise environment of from low to high.

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JOB TITLE: ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN I
DEPARTMENT: JACKSON ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER
NON-EXEMPT: YES
FULL-TIME: YES
GRADE: C (RATE OF PAY: $14.30)

JOB SUMMARY: The person employed in this capacity will perform his/her duties under the direction of the Director of the Jackson Animal Care Center.  The person will be responsible for providing compassionate, attentive care to the animals at all times, maintain a clean and healthy environment for the animals and the public, and assist with adoptions and facility events as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Adhere to the cleaning protocols for animal care, kennel maintenance, sanitation, parasite and disease control and other animal care practices within the policies and guidelines of the Jackson Animal Care Center.  This includes daily thorough cleaning of all animal areas, including canine runs, feline areas, floors, dishes, bedding and restrooms etc.
• Responsible for maintaining the animal housing areas and shelter as a whole in a clean and sanitary condition.  This includes spot cleaning of animal and public areas throughout the day.
• Monitor the health and wellness of the animals and identify any health problems or conditions (medical or behavioral) and immediately report to management.
• Feed animals, routinely handle, medicate, and vaccinate animals, socialize with the animals, and groom animals in a professional and humane way.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum offices, halls and other areas of the center.
• Wash/dry/fold laundry as needed.
• Clean and wash windows as needed.
• Maintain neatness of building grounds.
• Maintain building and equipment by performing minor and routine maintenance.
• Advise management of any needed facility repairs.
• Inventory custodial supplies and advise Director of additional supplies needed.
• Assist visitors and adopters in a friendly, knowledgeable and confident manner.
• Transport animals to and from the vet, adoption events, etc.
• Pick up supplies from various locations for the center.
• Load and unload supplies from various distributors.
• Required to report to work at the appointed time, and to work the entire assigned schedule.
• Work in other areas of center as needed.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:

• Mops, vacuum, dusting equipment, pump sprayers, wagon, two wheeler, common hand and power tools, and washers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSE:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge in techniques of cleaning and cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to confidently handle, control, or restrain large, unruly or under socialized/fearful/aggressive animals.
• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, reach and lift animals that may weigh up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to learn how to properly perform routine medical care on animals, such as blood draws, vaccines, wound care and treatment, post-surgical care, etc.
• Be capable of working in an environment where animals are consistently present.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.  The employee is regularly required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 60 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to consistently high temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic chemicals.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to animals in extreme physical conditions and various states of illness or injury
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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JOB TITLE: Baseball & Softball Seasonal Employees
DEPARTMENT: West Tennessee HEalthcare Sportsplex
PART-TIME: YES

We are looking for energetic and reliable individuals to fill roles such as:

• Concession Cooks
• Cashiers Runners
• Janitors
• Tournament Set-Up Staff
• Gatekeepers
• Groundskeepers

Most shifts will be on weekends during baseball and softball tournaments, with occasional mid-week evening opportunities. Seasonal employment begins in mid-February and continues through October. Depending on the role, staff members can expect to work 20–30 hours per week, and we are happy to work within your schedule. These positions are ideal for first-time job seekers or retirees looking for a rewarding way to stay active on weekends.

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JOB TITLE: HEATING AND AIR TECHNICIAN
DEPARTMENT: MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE
NON-EXEMPT: YES
FULL-TIME: YES
GRADE: G (RATE OF PAY:  $22.50)

JOB SUMMARY: The person employed in this capacity will perform his/her duties under the direction of the Director of Municipal Maintenance.  Must be able to provide HVAC services with specific responsibility for identifying repairs and/or replacement needs; installing, repairing, maintaining and upgrading HVAC systems and equipment for all city buildings; assisting with other skilled trades; and ensuring that tools and materials are available at job site.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Must have certification in Heating and Air.
• Provide assistance and direction to co-workers.
• Must have basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing and building maintenance.  
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Work with Superintendent, assigned foreman and Office Manager for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
• Diagnose cause of problems and/or failures in heating/air conditioning systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair and/or replacement needs.
• Inspect HVAC systems and their components (e.g. heating units, building exhaust fans, ventilation units, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive maintenance.
• Install heating and air conditioning equipment and systems for the purpose of upgrading the capabilities.
• Maintain vehicle, tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring safe operating condition.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance as needed for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of HVAC systems.
• Repair heating and air conditioning systems and/or components (e.g. pumps, motors, air handlers, fan coils, piping, etc.) for a comfortable work environment.
• Order equipment and supplies to maintain inventory of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repairs.
• Respond to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Transport a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:

• Pickup truck and other motorized vehicles
• Hand tools and power tools
• Volt meters

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSE:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• License/certification in HVAC trade.
• Sheet metal fabrication skills a plus.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in the installation, repair and maintenance on HVAC equipment; planning and managing projects; and handling hazardous materials.
• Ability to perform the functions of the job include indoor air monitoring equipment; interpret resulting data; air conditioning and heating codes; hazards and safety precautions; and refrigerant handling and disposal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to perform tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift
• and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in high-low level noise environment.

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JOB TITLE: STADIUM TURF ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT: JACKSON BALLPARK
NON-EXEMPT: YES
FULL-TIME: NO (Seasonal March-October)
GRADE: (RATE OF PAY: $14.50)

JOB SUMMARY: The person employed in this capacity will perform his/her duties under the direction of the Stadium Turf Manager and Assistant Stadium Turf Manager.  The Seasonal Turf Specialist will perform all duties required to maintain a sand base and Bermuda grass fields at the Jackson Ballpark.  Must be available to work Nights, Weekends and on Holidays.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to follow instructions from Manager and Assistant Manager.
• Perform skilled/manual work functions related to Sports Turf management practices.
• Responsible for maintenance of high-quality equipment in order to extend the useful life to minimize repair and replacement cost.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of the playing surface, pregame field prep, batting practice, and irrigation.
• Open and close, lock and unlock facilities as needed.
• Plan in accordance with the Stadium Turf Manager and Assistant Stadium Turf Manager on field maintenance.
• Basic understanding of infield and warning track maintenance (preferred but not required).
• Assist in setting up and taking down equipment for various functions and programs.
• Collect and dispose of solid waste from buildings and grounds; pick up litter from premises.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Assist in keeping maintenance shop area clean and organized at all times.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:

• Pickup truck, lawn and landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, chainsaw, edgers, weed trimmers, sprinklers, irrigation systems, miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance, carpentry and painting; janitorial equipment including mops, brooms and dusting equipment.
• Some knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in ground and turf maintenance.
• Some knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSE:

• Graduated and/or enrolled in a Turf grass Management program or any related field experience maintaining athletic fields is preferred (but not required).
• Valid Driver’s License.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Some knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in sports turf and grounds maintenance; some knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability and willingness to learn new techniques and skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Must be enthusiastic, willing and able to learn quickly.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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; and use hands to finger, handle, feel, operate objects, tools, or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.  The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to loud.

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Youth Counselor - Summer Camp (T.R White/ Westwood Locations)

We are seeking enthusiastic and responsible Youth Counselors to join our summer camp team. Counselors will work directly with children and teens, leading activities, ensuring safety, and providing emotional and social support in a fun and inclusive environment. Responsibilities include supervising campers, guiding group activities, assisting with daily routines, and fostering positive relationships with campers. Counselors must be compassionate, adaptable, and dedicated to creating a safe and enjoyable camp experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and engage with campers in daily activities
• Ensure camper safety and well-being at all times
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive camp culture
• Communicate effectively with campers, parents, and fellow staff
• Assist in organizing and facilitating camp events

Qualifications:

• At least 16 years of age
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Must be able to work collaboratively as a team
• Must be able to work in a dynamic indoor and outdoor environment

Summer Youth Employees may take advantage of having their own checking account. Select the link to learn more: City of Jackson, TN Summer Youth Employment Program Checking Account Information

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