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Equipment Operator - 955/Landfill
Summary
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Experience Requirements
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.
Benefits
Skill Sets
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