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Equipment Operator - 955/Landfill

City of Columbia, MO
Columbia, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • No supervisory authority. Work does require providing guidance and training to others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
  • 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.

Fiscal Responsibility
  • Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent.


  • 1 to 3 years’ experience in construction or operation of heavy equipment
Licenses or Certifications
  • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

  • Division specific CDL endorsements within 6 months of hire.

  • Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.

Knowledge, 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.

Skill in:
  • 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.

Ability to:
  • 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.

DISTINGUISHING
CHARACTERISTICS
  • Positions assigned to the City Utilities Department are required to maintain a telephone and permanent residence within 50 road miles of City Hall, 701 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


Exposures
  • 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


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • 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 objects.

  • Incumbents required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.

Hours/Days
HOURS: Monday – Friday 7:30am-4:30pmwith occasional Saturdays 8:00am-2:00pm.

Starting Salary
$23.26/hr - $25.68/hr; commensurate with training and exprience

Pay Grade
107

Number of Positions Available
3-4

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
HOURS: Monday – Friday 7:30am-4:30pm with occasional Saturdays 8:00am-2:00pm.

Positions assigned to the City Utilities Department are required to maintain a telephone and permanent residence within 50 road miles of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, within 90 days of hire.

Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program

Salary : $23 - $26

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