snow plow

The Columbia Public Works department is currently operating at a 10 percent vacancy, with 4 open positions for plow operators.

KOMU 8 News reported shortages in 2020, 2021 and 2022, and the department says it's still short staffed in 2023.

With winter fast approaching, the city of Columbia wants to make sure its residents are ready for the first snow. The city of Columbia will host its first…