The Town of Jonesborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, marital or veteran status, the presence of any non-job related medical condition or handicap or any other legally protected status.
Director of Street Department
Performs complex technical and administrative work planning and overseeing the work of the Street Department. This is responsible supervisory and technical work in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, bridges and related public works. The work involves responsibility for planning, organizing, assigning and reviewing the work of a group of skilled, semiskilled and unskilled workers. The work requires efficient scheduling and organization, and technical supervision over functions performed by subordinates. The employee in this class must exercise discretion and independent judgment in directing the varied operations of the Department. The Director is under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager and is subject to review through the study of operating records, inspection of facilities, and adequacy and effectiveness of services. Beginning Salary –$34.10. The Town of Jonesborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dispatcher
This employee is responsible for receiving and transmitting messages by radio, telephone and other electronic methods to the Police Department and Fire Department and other agencies or personnel. The employee is under the immediate supervision of the Platoon Police Sergeant and the general supervision of the Administrative Major. The employee receives somewhat general instructions for the work to be performed, but most aspects of the work are guided by specific operating standards or procedures. the employee will work 12 hour rotating shifts. Beginning Salary –$20.23. The Town of Jonesborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Equipment Operator II
Performs intermediate skilled work operating dump trucks, medium construction equipment, backhoes, knuckle booms, sanitation trucks or equivalent equipment. This is skilled work in the operation of moderately complex specialized maintenance and construction automotive equipment. The work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment. Employees in this class must have manipulative skill of a higher degree than employees of a lower class, and work in this class differs from that of the lower class of operator in that incumbents must operate heavier, more complex and specialized equipment, and several types of equipment within this category interchangeably. Supervision may be exercised over one or two laborers assigned to garbage or refuse pick up, water distribution or wastewater construction, or may act as crew leader. Work may be performed with considerable independence, but a supervisor will regularly check the work performed for quality, quantity, and safety of operation and care of equipment. Beginning Salary –$20.23. The Town of Jonesborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Volunteer/Reserve Firefighter
The Town of Jonesborough will accept applications for the Reserve Firefighter program. This is a volunteer-based position. Must have a valid Tennessee Driver’s License and be 18 years of age.
This position includes duties such as structural firefighting, brush firefighting, and hazard materials incidents.
Once accepted Reserve Firefighters will then undergo 64 hours of training, CPR training, and EVOC training.
Questions can be directed to 423.753.1053, Terry Henry at thenry@jonesboroughtn.org, or at 123 Boone St.
