Join the City of Chattanooga Team
Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network. The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.
Our Organization
As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately 2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:
Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.
Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.
Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.
Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.
Innovation: Leading-edge smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.
Why Choose Chattanooga?
The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:
Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. .
Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.
The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground: Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it. As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.
Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.
Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.
In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.
Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.
Salary: $22.48 - $26.98 per hour
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*
Work Location: 455 Moccasin Bend Rd, Chattanooga TN
FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position.
Department: WW - Sewer Maintenance
SERIES LEVEL:
Truck Driver is a stand-alone position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)
May operate various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance and upkeep, of the city Wastewater Plant at Moccasin Bend including the grounds, property, utilities, rights-of-way, and other infrastructure for the Plant. This requires the safe removal of Contaminants, grit and wastewater trash coming from screenings and compactors. All these waste products are then safely drained and hauled legally to Sanitary Landfills over public highways. For this, it requires; driving heavy vehicles over public roads, worksites, right-of-way, public works facilities, and other city property; maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, Pump Stations and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines, monitors immediate environment and work are to ensure the safety of the operator, other workers, the equipment and the public.
May drive tandem and tri-axle dump trucks to transport and haul materials between original and final destinations for proper sanitary disposal; positions vehicle to allow for the most efficient and effective loading or dumping of materials; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load; operates dumping mechanism to dump materials at appropriate locations.
May drive multiple types of Dumpster Trucks to pick up and haul various sizes and types of dumpster buckets.
May inspect and prepare equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; performs light maintenance on equipment which includes refueling and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use. Sanitize and clean assigned equipment daily.
May perform basic and semi-skilled labor as appropriate to assist in the completion of maintenance, upkeep and construction projects; picks up paper, limbs and other debris; uses hand tools and operates motorized tools as necessary to complete the assigned task.
May be required to use, carry and answer cell phone, other devices, and/or two-way radio as determined by their job duties and their supervisor.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
May be assigned or reassigned to any division within the department.
May perform other related duties as required.
Job duties may also include training new drivers in the use of Commercial Vehicles.
This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):
Fills-in and covers early hours for Scaling Trucks in and out of Plant, as needed. knowledge of GSI mapping system and document daily records. Traffic control. Supervise up to two people.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of any combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Class A, Class A restricted or Class B commercial driver license (CDL)
Requires appropriate license endorsement(s) related to the area of assignment.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions; general equipment and maintenance principles; materials and equipment utilized in assigned area of responsibility; demonstrated ability to drive and operate assigned equipment; operation of commercial vehicles that consist of self-contained specialized equipment. Typical equipment operated might include, but is not limited to: tractor-trailers, low boys, fuel trucks, bucket trucks, mechanical street sweepers, knuckle-boom trucks, articulated boom mowers, oil distributors, jet-flushing/vacuum trucks, CCTV equipped trucks and automated garbage trucks with an articulated arm. Must be able to use electronic devices to receive and track work. Position requires minimal, but daily public interaction and must be customer service centered, focused, and able to recognize or resolve customer needs according to departmental practices.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Medium Work: Exerting up-to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Safety Sensitive: Y
Department of Transportation - CDL: Y
Child Sensitive: N
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check / drug screening / lift test / DOT Clearinghouse / HepB Titer
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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