Traffic Control Operator-955

The purpose of this job is to direct traffic at the landfill and assist with collecting litter in accordance with safety regulations and best practices.

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

• Directs and controls traffic at the landfill.

• Collects litter.

• Inspect incoming loads for items that are not accepted at the landfill.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of 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 requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

• Interactions have limited 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 preferred.

• No experience required.

Licenses or Certifications

• Flagger 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:

• Operation and capabilities of landfill equipment.

• Safety regulations and best practices.

Skill in:

• Communicating verbally to meet the needs of the audience.

• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Implementing flagging procedures.

• Maintaining attention to detail

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.

• Adhere to safety regulations.

• Work independently.

• Safely use and operate equipment and hand tools.

• Focus on tasks.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment

• Outdoor environment – Frequently/Often
• Street environment (near moving traffic) – Frequently/Often

Exposures:

• Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds – Sometimes
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Sometimes
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Sometimes
• Communicable diseases – Sometimes
• Moving mechanical parts – Frequently/Often
• Fumes or airborne particles – Frequently/Often
• Loud noises (85+ decibels) – Frequently/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 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 regularly walk on rough and uneven terrain.

• Incumbents may be required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, 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/Days

Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Starting Salary

$15.68/hr-$18.37/hr; Commensurate w/ Training & Experience

Pay Grade

101

Number of Positions Available

1

Deadline to Apply

10/23/2026

Open Until Filled

No

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