Equipment Operator Trainee
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Overview
Job Description
JobID: 175
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JobSchedule: Full time
Posted Date: 2026-09-08T19:13:25+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: $36,789
PAY GRADE RANGE: $36,789 - $58,862 (Pay grade 305)
CIVIL SERVICE EXAM: Training & Experience Questionnaire
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Completes City of Knoxville CDL Training program during initial probationary period; undergoes City CDL training course, trains alongside experienced equipment operators, and obtains Class A CDL.
Maintains community spaces through supporting the upkeep of parks, greenways, City-owned landscapes, and City rights of way; assists with mowing, trimming, and vegetation control using hand and power tools.
Perform manual labor including but not limited to dragging brush, construction work, tree/shrub planting, sweeping and other tasks.
Participates in litter control and environmental clean-up efforts to create welcoming public areas.
Prepares for and performs repairs on public facilities, infrastructure, and pedestrian pathways.
Assists in flagging and/or directing traffic around a work site.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Prepares for, makes repairs, and performs setup/takedown for City special events.
May operate departmental vehicles on a limited basis.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions.
Ability to use various tools and equipment required for performing street maintenance activities.
Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
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.).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to successfully complete in-house training and TDOT tests for Class A Commercial Driver's License.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position consists of very heavy work, requiring the incumbent to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds (or more) 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
This position uses some training and/or experience to select from a limited number of solutions the most appropriate actions or procedures in performing the job. 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
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent.
Possession of a valid Class D driver's license.
Must obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License within the probationary period.
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.
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