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Welcome to the City of Oak Ridge's Career Portal!

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! If this is your first time applying online, you will be prompted to create an account and select a username and password. You cannot complete an application until your account has been set up. The information in your account will be saved and you can use that account to apply for additional open positions in the future. We only accept applications for positions that are currently open and advertised.

Information on Benefits offered by the City can be found here. Information on employee premiums can be found here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Oak Ridge provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions will be based on skills, qualifications and abilities. The City of Oak Ridge does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, ancestry, genetics, sexual orientation, or disability protected by law.

If you need assistance to navigate the City of Oak Ridge’s Employment webpage to apply for a position, please send an email to [email protected] or call 865-425-3564.  Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.

Please visit our Oak Ridge Personnel Department page for Contact Information should you have any additional questions.

Job Openings

Meter Reader  

Utility Business Office | Oak Ridge, TN
Electric Department
Open Until: March 31, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST
Status: Accepting Applications
Details: PAY GRADE: I; $18.45 per hour

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Technician  

Public Works Department | Oak Ridge, TN
Public Works Department
Open Until: March 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST
Status: Accepting Applications
Details: PAY GRADE G: $15.67 - $21.15 PER HOUR, DOE

Parks Maintenance Crew Chief  

Recreation and Parks Department | Oak Ridge, TN
Recreation and Parks Department
Open Until: April 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST
Status: Accepting Applications

Power System GIS Analyst  

Electric Department | Oak Ridge, TN
Electric Department
Open Until: March 30, 2023 at 08:06 AM EST
Status: Accepting Applications
Details: Pay Grade M: $50,273.60 - $67,870.40 annually DOE

Fleet Technician  

Public Works Department | Oak Ridge, TN
Public Works Department
Open Until: March 31, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST

Equipment Operator   

Public Works Department | Oak Ridge, TN
Public Works Department
Open Until: March 31, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST
Status: Accepting Applications
Details: Salary Grade H - 1; $16.92 per hour, $35,193.60 annually

Animal Control Officer  

Police Department | Oak Ridge, TN
Police Department
Open Until: March 31, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST
Rate of Pay: H $35,193.60 - $47,507.20
Status: Accepting Applications

Recreation Leader - Pool Cashier  

Recreation and Parks Department | Oak Ridge, TN
Recreation and Parks Department
Open Until: May 19, 2023 at 08:03 AM EST
Status: Accepting Applications
Details: $12.79 per hour. OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Recreation Leader - Camp  

Recreation and Parks Department | Oak Ridge, TN
Recreation and Parks Department
Open Until: May 19, 2023 at 07:30 AM EST
Status: Accepting Applications
Details: $12.79 per hour. OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Lifeguard  

Recreation and Parks Department | Oak Ridge, TN
Recreation and Parks Department
Open Until: May 19, 2023 at 08:13 AM EST
Rate of Pay: D - $12.79 - 17.27
Details: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Electric Engineer   

Electric Department | Oak Ridge, TN
Electric Department
Open Until: March 31, 2023 at 07:30 AM EST
Rate of Pay: R $75,254.40 - $101,545.60
Status: Accepting Applications
Details: OPEN UNTIL FILLED