Job Description
Join Memphis's vibrant public service team as a Municipal Worker and make an immediate impact on our community! We're seeking dedicated individuals to maintain city infrastructure, ensure public safety, and enhance quality of life across Memphis. This urgent opening offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities while serving our 650,000 residents.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance of public parks, streets, and facilities
- Operate heavy machinery and specialized equipment safely
- Respond to public works emergencies within 2-hour response time
- Conduct safety inspections and compliance checks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure projects
- Document work activities using digital reporting systems
- Assist in disaster recovery and weather-related emergencies
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Valid Tennessee driver's license with clean record
- OSHA 10-hour construction certification preferred
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in extreme weather
- Basic computer literacy for reporting systems
- Experience with heavy machinery operation (bulldozers, graders)
- Pass background check and drug screening
- Spanish bilingual skills a plus