LABORER 2




Purpose of Job


The purpose of this classification is to drive trucks and operate equipment in the construction of County roads, drainage systems, and other structures.


This is a safety sensitive position that requires a drug screen.

Essential Functions


The Laborer 2 is responsible for the following essential functions:



  • Operates motor equipment in the performance of various tasks to include mowing, loosening, raking, and shoveling dirt, sand, asphalt, and other materials.

  • Removes trees, bushes, shrubs, stumps, rocks, and other items using various types of equipment.

  • Drives truck to collect litter as required.

  • Spreads seed and straw to maintain grass on County property.

  • Cleans, services truck and tools associated with daily work.

  • Operate single or tandem axle dump truck with sporadic hauling of equipment and materials, if needed.

  • Repairs driveway easement, patches potholes, builds curbs, and otherwise maintains or repairs County roads and other structures.

  • Assists in the installation of spreader boxes and snowplows on dump trucks.

  • Spreads salt and sand on icy pavements to prepare County roads for travel during inclement weather.

  • Installs driveway approaches.



Additional Job Functions



  • Respond to and report immediately if called upon by local, regional or central office supervisors, as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Mayor’s Office

  • Perform other duties as required



Minimum Training & Qualifications



  • High School Diploma, or GED; with three (3) years’ experience in truck driving, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

  • Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver’s License.


Specialized Knowledge



  • N/A



Competencies



  • Ensure regular, punctual attendance during scheduled work hours

  • Basic understanding of computers, printers and other office equipment

  • Ability to focus and demonstrate great attention to detail

  • Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team



Physical Requirements



  • Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for active work.

  • Ability to bend, kneel, squat, stand for extended periods of time, working outdoors in various types of weather conditions.



Occupational Hazards



  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors, cold and hot weather conditions including precipitation

  • Exposure to sunlight for extended periods of time

  • Exposure to vehicular traffic traveling at high speeds


Knox County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Knox County Government may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Posting Start : 10/07/2026

Posting End : 10/21/2026

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $17.88