Vac/Pump Truck Operator (Utilities)

Vac/Pump Truck Operator (Utilities)

Salary

$44,990.40 - $51,230.40 Annually

Location

Utilities, 1113 Konnarock Rd., Kingsport, TN 37664, TN

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

2026-8-11

Department

Utilities

Division

W / WW System Maintenance

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

8/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Purpose

Operates combination cleaning truck in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies for the preventative maintenance of the Utility system. This includes operations in water, wastewater, and stormwater.

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

• Operates equipment used for the preventative maintenance of the Stormwater and wastewater system;
• Operates equipment involving hydro excavation activities where other underground utilities exist in the repair of underground utility systems (water, wastewater, and stormwater);
• Performs a variety of manual laboring tasks;
• Performs cleaning of stormwater and wastewater assets including the removal of debris while in the activities of preventative maintenance and emergency responses (stormwater and wastewater);
• Performs cleaning of wastewater releases, evaluates and determines necessary containment methods;
• Operates equipment in by-pass maintenance repairs. This includes pump and haul activities;
• Assists in reviewing and scheduling preventative maintenance including pre-planning for traffic control situations as well as access to easement areas;
• Operates hand tools appropriate to the assigned field;
• Operate and maintain high pressure cleaning nozzles specific to stormwater and wastewater cleaning activities;
• Performs cleaning activities to include the use of grease and root treatment chemicals;
• Performs appropriate inspections and keeps equipment and vehicles clean and in safe working order;
• Ensures all tasks are completed in a safe and efficient manner;
• Performs operator maintenance/repairs, reports major repairs;
• Checks and maintains fluid level/refuels;
• Keeps appropriate records of tasks performed;
• Occasionally fills in for Crew Leader when needed and assists in training other employees;
• Employee will be assigned to a specific after hours on-call schedule depending on assigned field;
• Performs duties of Maintenance Worker when not operating equipment.
• Attend training as needed to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, as well as maintain required certifications
• Assist in emergency operations as needed
• Mentor new employees
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrates proficiency in operating designated equipment;
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions for operating related equipment;
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and materials used in various utility (water, wastewater, and stormwater) construction projects;
• Ability to make independent judgments;
• Skill in performing manual labor under adverse weather conditions;
• Skill in reading schematics and diagrams for maintaining related equipment;
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, other City staff and the public;
• Ability to understand and use Division's Capacity Management Operations and Management (CMOM) to include Sewer Overflow Response Plan (SORP) program;
• Knowledge of State Regulations and City Specifications concerning sewer collection and stormwater systems;
• Knowledge of basic hydraulic principles as they apply to sewer collection and stormwater conveyance systems;
• Knowledge and understanding in use of computers and databases;
• Ability to adapt to new and changing technologies used in collection/storm systems maintenance;
• Knowledge of the materials, equipment, and construction methods concerning storm and sewer line maintenance;
• Knowledge of equipment used for locating, inspecting, and cleaning sewer and stormwater infrastructure

Education and Experience

Required:

• High school graduate or high school equivalent;
• Experience equivalent to two years of full time work in operating the designated or similar equipment and construction or maintenance activities;
• Valid State of Tennessee or Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at a level appropriate to the area assigned, including endorsements (must maintain throughout employment);

Preferred:

• Grade II Distribution or Collection Systems, or Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control - Level 1, depending on assigned field
• Forklift Operator Licensure

RETIREMENT- TCRS Hybrid Plan: Participation is mandatory. No waiting period. Plan is a combination of a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The defined benefit plan consists of a 5% mandatory contribution from the employee and a 4% employer contribution. Employee is also auto-enrolled at 2 % in the defined contribution plan with the City contributing 5%. Employee has the option to increase or decrease his/her defined contribution percentage.

VACATION: Vacation accrual is based upon your length of service with the Ctiy Of Kingsport. New employees will receive upon hire date one (1) week vacation, and will accrue 6.67 hours per month with the exception of Firefighters who accrue 12 hours per month. Vacation is available for use as it is earned.

HOLIDAYS: The City of Kingsport offers 12 paid Holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr., Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Floating Holiday (1 day). There is no eligibility period to qualify for Holiday pay.

SICK HOURS: Employees accrue eight (8) sick hours at the end of each month worked. Sick hours may be used for personal or immediate family illness up to a maximum of 1040 hours per calendar year. In addition, sick hours may also be applied toward early retirement (see TCRS rules for retirement for further information).

LIFE INSURANCE: The City of Kingsport provides all full time employees Term Life Insurance at no cost. The coverage amount is equal to one (1) times your annual base salary.

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE (optional):- Full time employees also have the option to elect Supplemental Life Insurance coverage at an additional one (1) times their annual base salary. Rates are based upon your age and annual salary.

DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE (optional): Full time employees can elect Term Life insurance for their dependents at either $5,000 or $10,000 amounts. The cost elect coverage for their dependents at $.64 per pay period for $5000; $1.28 per pay period for $10,000.

LONG TERM DISABILITY (optional): Carrier is MetLife. Monthly premium cost is shared 50/50 by employee/City. Eligible after 90 days of employment. Covers 60% of your monthly earnings up to a maximum of $7,500.00. Pays until you are approved for social security disability or until you return to work. Benefits begin after 120 days of consecutive disability

HEALTH INSURANCE (optional): Carrier is BCBST, network S. Full time employees have the option to select from two (2) plans (Standard Plan and Basic Plan). Premium cost is shared by employee/City.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLINIC: Provider is Premise Health. Confidential. Available to employees/dependents who are covered under the City's health care plans (BCBST). Clinic treats both acute and chronic conditions and can prescribe medications, provide annual physicals, health coaching, lab work, and much more. No co-pays, no deductibles, and no cost for select generic medications dispensed on-site.

DENTAL INSURANCE (optional): Carrier is Delta Dental. Premium cost is paid by employee. Annual maximum coverage of $1,000 per member which increases by $100 per year up to a maximum of $1,500 provided member has at least one preventative procedure performed each plan year.

VISION INSURANCE (optional): Carrier is Davis Vision. Premium cost is paid by employee. Annual eye exams, lenses and lens upgrades, frames, contacts.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional): Carrier is Flores. Contribution amounts are pre-tax. Healthcare and Dependent Care options. Employees can contribute up to the allowed IRS maximum amounts. Healthcare rollover of up to $610 for plan year 2024.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: 2 programs: Ballad Health and Ulliance, Inc. Available to Full time employees. Provides confidential mental health and substance abuse services and much more.

EMPLOYEE PHYSICAL WELLNESS PROGRAM: Provider is Cora. Available to all regular full time and part time employees at no cost. Provides a regiment of treatment when employees experience minor musculoskeletal disorders due to life's everyday stresses and strains.

KINGSPORT AQUATIC CENTER: Free membership for full time employees elected in the City's medical plan. Discounted rates for employees and their family.

GYM MEMBERSHIPS (optional): City will reimburse 50% of individual membership rate each quarter. Reimbursement is based on an attendance requirement.

AIR MED (optional): Provider is AirMed. Memberships can be elected in 1, 3, 5, or 10 year increments. Provides air ambulance services for a life or limb threatening emergency to an emergency medical treatment facility.

ACCIDENT INSURANCE (optional): Provider is Trustmark. Supplemental accident insurance that pays you cash directly to help pay for treatment for covered accidents.

CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE (optional): Provider is The Standard. Insurance that helps cover out of pocket expenses associated with a serious illness. Helps fill the gaps caused by these out of pocket costs. Pays you for completing certain health screenings.

UNIVERSAL LIFE/LONG TERM CARE: (optional): Provider is Trustmark. Whole Life Insurance policy that includes a long-term care benefit that can help you pay for services at any age. Benefit never reduces due to age.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time, non-probationary employees are eligible to request tuition reimbursement for courses that are work-related and improve the skills required by employees in their employment. Reimbursement will be provided after eligible expenses remaining are unpaid from other financial aid/assistance (scholarships/grants).

• Undergraduate Courses: up to $1,000 per employee per semester/$3,600 in a fiscal year
• Graduate Courses: up to $1,200 per employee per semester/$3,600 in a fiscal year

Employer City of Kingsport

Address 415 Broad Street

Suite 319

Kingsport, Tennessee, 37660

Phone 423-229-9401 ext 4

423-224-2471

Website http://kingsporttn.gov