Equipment Operator II – Solid Waste- Brush Truck Operator

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs intermediate skilled work operating dump trucks,
medium construction equipment, backhoes, knuckle booms, sanitation trucks or equivalent
equipment. This is skilled work in the operation of moderately complex specialized
maintenance and construction automotive equipment. The work involves responsibility for the
safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment. Employees in this class must have
manipulative skill of a higher degree than employees of a lower class, and work in this class
differs from that of the lower class of operator in that incumbents must operate heavier, more
complex and specialized equipment, and several types of equipment within this category
interchangeably. Supervision may be exercised over one or two laborers assigned to garbage or
refuse pick up, water distribution or wastewater construction, or may act as crew leader. Work
may be performed with considerable independence, but a supervisor will regularly check the
work performed for quality, quantity, and safety of operation and care of equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Operates a rubber tire backhoe and any other light excavation equipment to trench, load

• Operates track hoe to load trucks with materials, or for excavation;
• Operates tractor and trailer;
• Operates knuckle boom loader;
• Operates water tanker/pump truck;
• Operates paving machine;
• Operates Grad all;
• Operates boring machine;
• Instructs lower-level operators in the finer points of operation and servicing of assigned

of work does not require constant operation of assigned equipment, employees in this
class participate in general laboring tasks incidental to the job;

• Reports need for maintenance or repair of equipment;
• May operate as crew foreman in the absence of a supervisor;
• Must adhere to all State and Federal guidelines and permit requirements;
• When not working as an Equipment Operator II, works as an Equipment Operator I or

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: General knowledge of traffic
laws and other regulations governing automotive equipment operation; general knowledge of
the operating and repair characteristics of heavy automotive and similar construction

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equipment; general knowledge of the component parts, operating principles, and maintenance
needs of maintenance and construction equipment; general knowledge of the Town and the
location of water/sewer lines,, including the location and layout of streets and alleys; ability to
service various types of relatively heavy equipment and to make minor running repairs; ability
to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare required reports; skill in
the operation of moderately complex construction and maintenance equipment; physical
strength and agility sufficient to operate equipment over rough terrain occasionally under
adverse weather conditions.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Must possess a high school diploma or
GED and some experience in the operation and routine maintenance of trucks, specialized
automotive equipment or related construction equipment; or any equivalent combination of
experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Employees
in this class must possess a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver’s License, up to a Class A.

OTHER REQUISITES: From time to time the incumbent may be assigned special duties by a
superior or, on a temporary basis, may be asked to assist other employees occupying a different
position. Employees in this class may be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and
may be in an on-call status from time to time. This job description should not be construed as
an all-inclusive statement of every task required of this position, but as a fair representation of
the great majority of the work. Every effort will be made in advance to inform the incumbent
of the temporary additional assignments, which under no circumstances are intended to
constitute a demotion.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements: Task involves the regular, and at times sustained, performance of
heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping,
working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 lbs.) items and
occasionally very heavy (100 lbs. or over) items; or may involve the complex operation of
gasoline, electric, or diesel-powered machinery or shop equipment requiring the manipulation
of multiple controls, fine adjustments or both.

Environmental Requirements: Task may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental
conditions. Task may involve exposure to noise, hazards, chemicals and inclement weather.

Sensory Requirements: Task requires color perception and discrimination. Task requires
sound perception and discrimination. Task requires depth perception and discrimination. Task
requires visual perception and discrimination. Task requires oral communications ability.

Reasonable Accommodation(s): Reasonable accommodation(s) if needed will be provided for
the employee to perform the required job with adequate strength, dexterity, coordination and

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visual acuity and in a manner that does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the
employee or others in the workplace.

Classification: 05
Non-Exempt
August 08, 2022

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II