Want to Join a Growing Team?

NU has more than 100 employees, which are our most important resource. Without them, it would be impossible to produce and deliver our services to customers. There are various job opportunities throughout the utility industry for a wide range of skills and experiences. Educational levels for positions vary from High School Diploma (or its equivalency) to higher level degrees. Newport Utilities offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Employment opportunities for Newport Utilities are generally advertised via newspapers, various utility periodicals, on social media, and on this website. Applications are accepted only when job openings exist. Newport Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer EOE/M/F/Veterans/Disabled. Newport Utilities strives to make our career site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our careers website, or require assistance in completing an employment application, please contact [email protected]. Newport Utilities is a TN Drug Free Workplace.

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Staking Technician

The role of the Staking Technician is to work with customers, customer service, line construction personnel, system operator(s), and right of way personnel to layout and design new electrical lines, design system renovations and expansions of existing lines, and to ensure that each job is performed safely, properly, and in a timely manner.

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How to Apply: Please submit resume and completed application to [email protected].

Wastewater Plant Lab Tech

The role of the Wastewater Plant Lab Technician is to perform all tasks necessary for the safe, efficient, and economic operation of the wastewater treatment plant. This position is responsible for assuring that the operation of the Wastewater Plant meets or exceeds all State and Federal rules and regulations. Public health and safety is paramount in the performance of these duties.

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How to Apply: Please submit resume and completed application to [email protected].

GIS Mapping Technician

The role of the GIS Mapping Technician is to accurately create, modify, and maintain the computerized geographic information system and the associated databases, for both current and historical review.

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How to Apply: Please submit resume and completed application to [email protected].