Equipment Operator - W&L

City of Columbia, Missouri Career Opportunities The purpose of this job is to perform skilled work operating medium and heavy motorized equipment and commercial vehicles. Essential Duties and 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 around energized cables. Maintains safe work environment and equipment. Adheres to safety standards. Documents work performed. 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 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 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 Knowledge of Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of trades. National Electric Safety Code (NESC) standards and practices. Safety standards and precautions pertaining to operations and maintenance of a variety of equipment and tools, switchgears and transformers. 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. 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 Characteristic Positions assigned to the City Utilities Department are required to maintain a telephone and permanent residence within 50 miles of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, within 90 days of hire. 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 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 Physical Demands 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 and Schedule Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Compensation Salary: $23.26/hr – $33.96/hr (minimum to maximum); commensurate with training & experience. The City of Columbia is a merit, affirmative action, equal opportunity employer: male / female. The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program. Required pre-employment drug testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Columbia, MO