The City of Newport Street and Sanitation Department is seeking applications for a full-time Sanitation Laborer. Duties include Operates garage or trash truck and other public works equipment. Trims trees that hang over City streets, curbside pickup of garbage. Patch holes in City streets, clean City garage, assist in sign repairs, pick up curbside junk inside the city limits and perform related tasks as required. Must have a valid driver's license.

Other Requisites: From time to time, the incumbent may be assigned special duties by a superior or, on a temporary basis, may be asked to assist other employees occupying a different position. This job description should not be construed as an all-inclusive statement of every task required of this position, but as a fair representation of the great majority of the work. Every effort will be made in advance to inform the incumbent of the temporary additional, which under no circumstances are intended to constitute a demotion.

Physical Requirements: Task involves the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 lbs) items and occasionally very heavy (100 lbs. Or over) items; or may involve the complex operation of gasoline, electric, or diesel-powered machinery or shop equipment requiring the manipulation of multiple controls, fine adjustments or both; or the sustained operation, on a production basis, of such devices as offset presses with associated equipment.

Applications and job description may be picked up at Newport City Hall or found on the City of Newport website. The deadline for application is October 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM. All applications must be turned at Newport City Hall, 300 East Main Street Newport, TN 37821. No phone calls please.