What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Worker position at City of Cookeville?
| Position Title: Utility Worker | Pay Grade: E |
| Department: Public Works | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt |
| Reports To: Foreman | Safety Sensitive: No |
| Position Supervises: No | Date Approved: 10/2013 |
| On-Call Required: No | Date Revised: 02/2026 |
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required, and subject to change, as approved by the City Manager.
JOB SUMMARY:
Employees in this class are under close supervision. Work performed involves maintenance tasks of an unskilled or semi-skilled nature.
Examples of work performed (individuals may perform some or all of the following): cuts grass with tractor and rotary mower; removes debris from street right-of-ways and other city property; loads and unloads gravel, trash, garbage and other debris; works as part of a maintenance crew in road repair, concrete maintenance, or ROW maintenance; spray herbicides; trims foliage; mixes, applies, and spreads asphalt patch; pours and finishes concrete; operates backhoe, chain saw, line trimmer, leaf vacuum machine, brush truck, concrete saw, and dump truck; cleans and maintains equipment and tools; flags traffic at work sites. Performs related work as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the materials and equipment used in general maintenance and construction work
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of light vehicles and equipment
Ability to carry out simple oral instructions
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and co-workers
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess a valid TN driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical:
Work requires employee to frequently stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Employee is required to regularly stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and occasionally talk or hear. Frequently lifts up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds or more.
Environmental:
Performance of the essential duties of this job requires occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) or work near moving mechanical parts. Work involves frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and occasional exposure to extreme hot or cold. Work environment is frequently loud (earth moving equipment) or very loud (jackhammer).
FULL TIME BENEFITS SUMMARY:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary Benefits
- Pension and 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick time – 8 hours/month
- Paid Vacation time – 8 hours/month
City of Cookeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (931) 520-5256.
Must be able to pass limited background check.