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Maintenance Worker I Trash Collection (Temp-To-Hire

City of Kingsport, TN

📍 Kingsport, TN 37660📅 Posted September 28, 2026Listing sourced from Indeed

Pay: $32,240–$33,280 / year

Employment type: Contract. Confirm working hours on the application page.

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Job Description

Purpose

Performing a variety of manual tasks associated with trash collection. This is a temporary position with the potential to be hired full-time.


The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.

Essential Functions

  • Collect and load trash/waste into rear-loading garbage truck along designated routes;
  • Transport trash to the landfill;
  • Unload and dump trash at the landfill;
  • Operate City-owned vehicles and equipment and responsibly comply with all traffic laws, safety regulations, and city policies;
  • Ensures all tasks are completed in a safe and efficient manner;
  • Performs appropriate inspections and keeps equipment and vehicles clean and in safe working conditions;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Ability to work independently:
  • Knowledge of the appropriate skilled trades associated with the assigned department;
  • Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of relevant equipment;
  • Skill in performing manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions;
  • Skill in reading schematics and following written instructions;
  • Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing, including tactful and courteous communications with the public;
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, other city personnel, and the public.

Education and Experience

  • High school graduate or GED equivalent;
  • Experience working in a team environment;
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Must obtain a Commercial Driver's License permit, Class B or A, within the first 6 months of employment.


The City of Kingsport does not currently offer any benefits for Part-Time, Seasonal, or Temporary Employess.

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