Classification: Student

Work Hours: 15-29 hours/week: M - F, 7AM-5PM

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: We are looking to hire two student positions — one to support the Safety Department and one to support the Underground Construction Department. Both roles will include general office duties such as filing, scanning, copying, and reviewing documents as per instruction. Other duties will also consist of transferring paper documents to electronic data, assist with invoice reconciliation and payment, auditing time sheets, and general data entry to keep databases updated. Student will work with basic Microsoft Office products as well as KUB proprietary software. There may be some opportunity for field related duties as well.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to move or relocate files, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Works primarily in an office setting, but regular field visits and activities required. Requires bending, stooping, some lifting, working in awkward and strenuous positions at times, and mobility over rough terrain.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a full-time student of an accredited college or university pursuing an Associates, Bachelors, or graduate-level degree

• Must have and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher

• Must possess basic computer skills

• Strong communication skills

• Must be available to work minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00am–4:30 pm

• Valid driver's license

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements:

• Pursuing a business-related undergraduate or graduate degree

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to write reports/summaries/articles requiring minimal review

• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and SharePoint

• Experience with Tableau or PowerBI

• Ability to work with multiple different teams and departments across the organization

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer