MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED equivalent and seven (7) years experience in heavy construction including infrastructure construction and maintenance if assigned to Park Operation or Public Works or seven (7) years in the area of transfer station operation and mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic operations if assigned to Solid Waste Disposal with three (3) years in a supervisory or lead capacity; or any combination of training and experience which enables one to perform the essential job functions.  Must possess and maintain a valid Class "B" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver's License or possess and maintain a valid Class "A" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver's License if assigned to Solid Waste Disposal.  Must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment.  Working experience in the application and operation of heavy equipment related experience is preferred.

The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments."
 
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.

Division:  Public Works