Equipment Operator I

*Equipment Operator I* *ENTRY-LEVEL SALARY: *$35,182 The following documents MUST be submitted online by *4:30 p.
m.
on: Friday, February 2nd.
* * Completed City of Knoxville Online Application * Detailed Resume (upload and attach to your online application).
* Copy of Class A Commercial Driver’s License (upload and attach to your online application).
*MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS* * Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
* Ability to operate light equipment of the type normally assigned to this classification: flatbed truck with trailer, farm tractor with rear/side mounted mowing attachments, single-axle dump truck (with or without dump/shuttle trailer), watering truck, or other equipment.
* Ability to read road signs, other informational signs, simple work orders, etc.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Operates a variety of moderately complex light equipment.
Primarily assigned to flatbed truck with trailer, farm tractor with rear/side mounted mowing attachments, single-axle dump truck (with or without dump/shuttle trailer), watering truck, or other equipment.
Routinely inspects equipment for safety and mechanical problems.
Performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
Cuts, trims, and disposes of trees, bushes, brush, etc.
using appropriate tools such as weed eaters, chain saws, etc.
Mows City properties such as rights-of-way, recreational facilities, etc.
Performs related work as required.
*MARGINAL FUNCTIONS* May participate in set-up/preparation for special events.
As necessary, acts as lead worker or trainer for lower‑level employees.
May clean streets, curbs, alleys, and other City property by removing debris and brush, cleaning and sweeping surfaces, etc.
Seasonally, plows snow and spreads salt on road surfaces.
Performs lower level maintenance and construction tasks as needed such as painting, cleaning/waxing recreational facility floors, spreading rock, directing traffic at work sites, etc.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $35,182.
00 - $56,291.
00 per year Benefits: * Employee assistance program * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work Location: On the road