The purpose of this job is to supervise crews engaged in the handling, sorting and baling of recycled material and in the support for Solid Waste operations. Coordinates and evaluates work of assigned staff. Operates and maintains equipment.
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
- Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring, and discipline of employees; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; addresses employee concerns and/or problems; counsels and/or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
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Supervises and operates equipment.
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Oversees preventative maintenance on equipment and ensures proper working order.
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Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees (2 or more full-time employees) including providing input on hiring, issuing formal discipline, conducting performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. Such authority is not merely of a routine or clerical nature but requires the use of independent judgment.
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
- Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
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Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has limited fiscal responsibility.
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May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor division or program/promotional level budget and expenditures.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Education and Experience
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3 to 5 years’ experience in heavy equipment operations.
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Previous lead work experience preferred.
Licenses or Certifications
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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
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Division specific CDL endorsements within 6 months of hire.
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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:
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Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of building trades.
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Heavy equipment operation and basic maintenance.
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General office practices and administrative procedures, records management and administration techniques and procedures.
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Job specific equipment and materials.
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Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office.
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Work safety rules and regulations.
Skill in:
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Monitoring and assessing the performance of employees to make improvements or take corrective action
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Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience
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Developing and maintaining effective working relationships
Ability to:
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Use and maintain heavy equipment and hand and power tools.
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Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
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Provide high levels of effective customer service.
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Effectively plan and delegate the work of others and to train and/or supervise the work of others.
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Read and follow construction plans and specifications.
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Maintain detailed and accurate records.
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Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
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Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.
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Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment:
- Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently or Often
- Outdoor environment – Frequently or Often
- Street environment (near moving traffic) – Frequently or Often
- Construction Site – Frequently or Often
- Vehicle – Frequently or Often
- Warehouse environment – Frequently or Often
- Shop Environment – Frequently or Often
- Right of way environment – Sometimes
Exposures:
- Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Frequently or Often
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Frequently or Often
- Communicable diseases – Frequently or Often
- Moving mechanical parts – Frequently or Often
- Fumes or airborne particles – Frequently or Often
- Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances – Frequently or Often
- Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) – Frequently or 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.
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Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
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Incumbents required to bend, stoop, reach, twist, dig, climb stairs, balance, grasp, push, feel attributes of objects, and operate mechanical equipment.
Hours/Days
Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Summer Hours)
Starting Salary
$28.65 to $35.25; Commensurate with training and experience
Number of Positions Available
1
Deadline to Apply
07/22/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
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
