An input device for controlling a machine, the input device comprising: a basal pod defining a slotted groove thereon; a detent plate disposed in operable engagement with the slotted groove; a control lever coupled to the detent plate and defined about a vertical axis, the control lever operable to select from a plurality of transmission modes with movement between a first direction and second direction; a knob body coupled to the control lever, the knob body comprising: a lower segment laterally disposed in relation to the vertical axis of the control lever, the lower segment comprising: a pair of upright protrusions extending out from an upper portion of the lower segment, the protrusions defining a gap therebetween; a movable switch extending from the upper portion and located within the gap defined between the protrusions, wherein the protrusions extends at least at or above the movable switch; and a first actuation switch disposed on a sidewall of the lower segment and located proximal to a lower portion of the lower segment; and an upper segment disposed about the vertical axis of the control lever and located proximate to the upper portion of the lower segment, the upper segment in a spaced relationship relative to the protrusions, the upper segment including: a locking switch operable to allow selective movement of the control lever; and a second actuation switch provided on a sidewall of the upper segment above the first actuation switch. a basal pod defining a slotted groove thereon; a detent plate disposed in operable engagement with the slotted groove; a control lever coupled to the detent plate and defined about a vertical axis, the control lever operable to select from a plurality of transmission modes with movement between a first direction and second direction; a knob body coupled to the control lever, the knob body comprising: a lower segment laterally disposed in relation to the vertical axis of the control lever, the lower segment comprising: a pair of upright protrusions extending out from an upper portion of the lower segment, the protrusions defining a gap therebetween; a movable switch extending from the upper portion and located within the gap defined between the protrusions, wherein the protrusions extends at least at or above the movable switch; and a first actuation switch disposed on a sidewall of the lower segment and located proximal to a lower portion of the lower segment; and a pair of upright protrusions extending out from an upper portion of the lower segment, the protrusions defining a gap therebetween; a movable switch extending from the upper portion and located within the gap defined between the protrusions, wherein the protrusions extends at least at or above the movable switch; and a first actuation switch disposed on a sidewall of the lower segment and located proximal to a lower portion of the lower segment; and an upper segment disposed about the vertical axis of the control lever and located proximate to the upper portion of the lower segment, the upper segment in a spaced relationship relative to the protrusions, the upper segment including: a locking switch operable to allow selective movement of the control lever; and a second actuation switch provided on a sidewall of the upper segment above the first actuation switch. a locking switch operable to allow selective movement of the control lever; and a second actuation switch provided on a sidewall of the upper segment above the first actuation switch.