MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduate or equivalent with four (4) years of experience working in a machine shop environment as a machinist, or equivalent combination of technical training in machine shop and experience working as a machinist, or possess a journeyman license as a machinist. Must possess a valid driver’s license and must maintain a machining tolerance of .0005 as a condition of employment.

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