Equipment Operator II - Knuckleboom

JobID: 210

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JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-09-22T13:34:10+00:00

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POSTING TYPE: Entry-Level & Promotional

Current City Employees may apply, but must have completed initial Civil Service probationary period and must have received a satisfactory performance rating on their last evaluation to receive promotional preference.

ENTRY LEVEL SALARY: $44,717

PAY GRADE RANGE: $44,717 - $71,548 (Pay grade 309)

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM: Work sample performance test on the Knuckleboom

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operates a variety of complex heavy equipment. Primarily assigned to the Knuckleboom, but may also be assigned to one of the following: Backhoe, boom mower, concrete truck, ditching machine, front loader hi-lift, garbage truck, mini-excavator, multi-purpose sweeper, paving machine, pothole patcher, right-of-way mower, road grader, roll-back dump truck, sewer truck, slope master, sweeper, tandem dump truck, or triple flail 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 job tasks involving maintenance and construction activities 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 written instructions.

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.

A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License, held for at least six (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

None Indicated

HYBRID WORK ELIGIBILITY

This position is ineligible for hybrid work.

Note: Background checks will be conducted.

Drug testing may be required.