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Equipment Operator/Landfill
Job in
Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, 65205, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
City of Columbia, MO
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Driver, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Posting Details
Applicant View of Posting
Posting Number
4128P
Position Title
Equipment Operator - 955/Landfill
Department
Utilities
Job Code
02303
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Union Code/Affiliation
Local 955
Division
REFUSE
Job Description Summary
The purpose of this job is to perform skilled work operating medium and heavy motorized equipment and commercial vehicles.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Utilizes knowledge and equipment to accomplish given tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
- Operates a wide variety of motorized equipment, including heavy construction equipment, and hand/power tools.
- Installs, operates, repairs, and maintains tools and equipment.
- Loads and hauls materials and supplies; maintains inventory and stocks vehicles.
- Performs skilled labor tasks following established procedures.
- Maintains safe work environment and equipment.
- Adheres to safety standards.
- Documents work performed.
- Provides customer service.
- Assists other departments as needed.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- No supervisory authority. Work does require providing guidance and training to others.
- Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.
- Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
- Position has no fiscal responsibility.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 to 3 years' experience in construction or operation of heavy equipment
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Division specific CDL endorsements within 6 months of hire.
- Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). certification.
Skills and Abilities
which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
Knowledge of:
- Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of trades.
- Safety standards and precautions pertaining to operations and maintenance of a variety of equipment and tools.
- Columbia geography and streets.
- Operating motorized equipment, including heavy construction equipment, and hand/power tools.
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
- Read and follow written and oral directions.
- Work independently and as a member of a team.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Provide positive and effective customer service.
- Recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems.
- Focus on tasks.
- Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Ability to work on-call and respond at all hours of the day/night.
- Positions assigned to the City Utilities Department are required to maintain a telephone and
E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, within 90 days of hire.
Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment
- Outdoor environment - Frequently/Often
- Street environment (near moving traffic) - Frequently/Often
- Construction site - Frequently/Often
- Confined space - Sometimes
- Vehicle - Frequently/Often
- Warehouse environment - Sometimes
- Shop environment - Sometimes
- Right of way environment - Frequently/Often
- Dangerous heights - Sometimes
- Individuals who are hostile or irate - Sometimes
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Frequently/Often
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) - Frequently/Often
- Communicable diseases - Frequently/Often
- Moving mechanical parts - Frequently/Often
- Fumes or airborne particles - Frequently/Often
- Toxic or caustic chemicals/substances - Frequently/Often
- Loud noises (85+ decibels)
-Frequently/Often
- This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move…
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