Equipment Operator – 955/Landfill

City of Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbia seeks a skilled equipment operator to operate medium and heavy motorized equipment in support of the City Utilities Department. Responsibilities include loading materials, maintaining tools, and delivering safe, efficient service to city projects.

Requires 1–3 years of heavy equipment experience, a high school diploma, and a CDL with endorsements within 6 months, plus DOT medical certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years’ experience in construction or operation of heavy equipment.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with division-specific endorsements within 6 months of hire.
• DOT medical certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wide variety of motorized equipment, including heavy construction 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.
• Assists other departments as needed.
• Reads and follows written and oral directions.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Verbal & written communication

Active listening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL endorsements within 6 months of hire

DOT medical certification

Job description

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 7:30AM to 4:30PM, with occasional Saturdays 8:00AM to 2:00PM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: 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.

• The purpose of this job is to perform skilled work operating medium and heavy motorized equipment and commercial vehicles.
• 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.

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 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 memeber 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.