What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator II - Front Loader Hi Lift position at 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 Is; and performs general laborer duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Operates a variety of complex heavy equipment. Primarily assigned to the Front Loader Hi¿Lift but may also be assigned to one of the following: Backhoe, boom mower, concrete truck, ditching machine, knuckleboom, 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 maintenance and construction tasks as needed.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to operate various pieces of equipment and vehicles.
Ability to maintain a Class A Tennessee Driver's License.
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 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 6 months.
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.)
Must be willing to work flexible hours and Saturdays.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
None Indicated
