Top 23 Entry level operator Jobs in Columbia, Mo

Railroad Operator
City of Columbia, MO —Columbia, MO
- $23.26 - $33.96 an hour
- Day shift
- Heavy equipment operation
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Water Distribution Operator I - 955
City of Columbia, MO —Columbia, MO
- $20.95 - $25.54 an hour
- Day shift
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Writing skills
Production Operator
Solventum —Columbia, MO
- $22.04 - $26.48 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- High school
- Computer literacy
- English
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Entry Level Machine Operator
Snyder Engineering, Inc. —Columbia, MO
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- No experience needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Coater Technician
Solventum —Columbia, MO
- $30.12 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- English
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Forklift Operator
Metal Culverts, Inc —Columbia, MO
- From $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Forklift
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Production Operator (P&F)
Solventum —Columbia, MO
- $24.24 - $25.58 an hour
- Overtime
- High school
- Computer literacy
- English
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Drill Operator
Sellenriek Construction —Columbia, MO
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Cook / Grill Operator
Waffle House, Inc. —Columbia, MO
- Weekends as needed
- No experience needed
- 16+ years old
- Cleaning
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Miller: Horizontal Directional Drill Operator
Miller Pipeline —Columbia, MO
- Extended hours
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Opportunities for advancement
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Heavy Equipment Operator - Benefits Day 1 & Weekly Pay
WM —Boonville, MO
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- US work authorization
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Driver / Operator
Service Measure LLC —Fulton, MO
- $16 - $17 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
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Mini Operator
Ground Zero Utility Construction —New Bloomfield, MO
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- 1 year
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Apprentice Power Plant Operator (Evenings and Nights)
City of Fulton —Fulton, MO
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Extended hours
- CDL B
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Sonar Operator
Socon Sonar Well Services —United States
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Background check
- DOT physical examination
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Railroad Operator

City of Columbia, MO -
Columbia, MO

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Job Details

$23.26 - $33.96 an hour
14 days ago

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
DOT Physical Certification
Driving

Full Job Description

The purpose of this job is to operate rail locomotives in a safe and timely manner. Performs a variety of tasks in rail and maintenance. Inspects and maintains tracks, locomotives, and signals.

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

Serves as locomotive engineer, train conductor, and dispatcher of trains and maintenance crews.

Operates railroad locomotive as a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) certified locomotive engineer, ensures the safe operation of trains, and serves as designated supervisor of certified locomotive engineers.

Writes track warrants for trains and maintenance crews.

Ensures compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), and City of Columbia safety rules and regulations.

Delivers customer service.

Performs computer data entry.

Inspects and maintains various portions of railroad infrastructure.

Serves on call 24/7 as assigned.

Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory authority. Work may 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 may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

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 required.

Certification program and less than 2 years of college.

1 to 3 years’ experience in rail operations and maintenance

Licenses or Certifications

Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.

Valid driver’s license.

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with trailer endorsement within six months of hire.

Certified Conductor, Locomotive Engineer Certificate and Railroad Track Inspector certification within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices or railroad and switching operations.

General office practices and administrative procedures, records management, and administration techniques and procedures.

Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), and City of Columbia safety standards.

Proper operation of railroad and track maintenance equipment and tools.

Skill in:

Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.

Operating and conducting a railroad locomotive and train.

Ability to:

Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

Provide high levels of effective customer service.

Organize and prioritize work.

Maintain detailed and accurate records.

Use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.

Focus on tasks.

Work on-call as assigned and respond at all hours of the day/night.

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

Vehicle – Frequently or Often

Warehouse environment – Frequently or Often

Shop environment – Sometimes

Right of way environment – Frequently or Often

Exposures

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Sometimes

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Sometimes

Moving mechanical parts – Frequently or Often

Fumes or airborne particles – Frequently or Often

Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances – Sometimes

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.

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.

Incumbents required to sit long distances over rough terrain in all types of weather conditions.

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

Incumbents must have clarity of vision and ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Hours/Days

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Starting Salary

$23.26/hr to $33.96/hr minimum to maximum; commensurate with training and experience

Pay Grade

107

Number of Positions Available

Deadline to Apply

06/10/2026

Open Until Filled

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

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