Equipment Operator Ii – Slope Master

Position: Equipment Operator Ii – Slope Master
Company: City of Knoxville, TN

General description under general supervision, primarily responsible for operating complex pieces of heavy equipment; may operate moderately complex pieces of light equipment typically operated by equipment operator i’s; and performs general laborer duties.

$44,056 a year

Work Portfolio is required

Diploma in releted field is required

• GENERAL DESCRIPTION
• Under general supervision, primarily responsible for operating complex pieces of heavy equipment. may operate moderately complex pieces of light equipment typically operated by Equipment Operator I’s. and performs general laborer duties. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Primarily assigned to operate a Robotic Slope Mower, Tractor with Single Flail and Bobcat with attachments (backhoe, stump grinder, bush hog, sweeper, tiller, blower, etc.). Will also operate a variety of complex heavy equipment including but not limited to: Single Axle Dump Truck, Farm Tractor with various attachments, Specialty Mower with Multiple Decks, Front Loader Hi Lift, Knuckleboom, or Right-of-way Mower.
• Routinely inspects equipment for safety and mechanical problems.
• Performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
• May operate equipment which is typically the responsibility of an Equipment Operator I.
• May operate various power tools such as weed-eaters, chain saws, etc.
• As necessary, acts as lead worker or trainer for lower¿level employees.
• Seasonally, plows snow and spreads salt on road surfaces.
• Performs lower-level maintenance and construction tasks as needed.
• Performs related work as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of State and City traffic regulations.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of the care and use of motor vehicles.
• Ability to operate various pieces of equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to maintain a Class A Tennessee Commercial Driver’s License.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and writ10instructions.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment for extended periods under unfavorable climatic conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• This position consists of primarily medium work, requiring the incumbent to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds (or less) of force frequently, in order to lift/carry, push/pull, or otherwise move objects. A description of the specific physical requirements associated with this position is maintained on file in the Human Resources office for review upon request. MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
• Uses relevant principles and procedures to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. A description of the specific mental requirements associated with this position is maintained on file in the Human Resources office for review upon request. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Class A Tennessee Commercial Driver’s License, held for at least 6(6) months.
• Verifiable military experience could be supplemented for the above time frame.
• Six (6) months of verifiable experience in operating equipment normally assigned to the Equipment Operator I classification within the City’s classification plan.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in a variety of weather conditions (e.g, extreme heat or cold, rain, snow, etc.) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• N1indicated. HYBRID WORK ELIGIBILITY
• This position is ineligible for hybrid work