Equipment Operator II - Slope Master

*Equipment Operator II – Slope Master* *ENTRY-LEVEL SALARY: *$36,941 annually The following documents MUST be submitted online by *4:30 p.
m.
on: Monday, March 4th.
* * 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* * High School diploma or GED.
* A valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License, held for at least one year.
* Verifiable military experience could be supplemented for the above time frame.
* One year 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.
) *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 and Double Axle Dump Truck, Farm Tractor with various attachments, Specialty Mower with Multiple Decks, Front End Loader/Hi Lift, Concrete Truck, Knuckleboom, Right-a-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.
May participate in set-up/preparation for special events.
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.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $36,941.
00 - $59,106.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift Work Location: On the road