Wastewater Plant Operator

City of Joplin, MO; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Joplin, MO seeks a wastewater plant operator under general supervision to operate, maintain, and repair treatment facilities.

You will collect samples, test effluent pH and solids, log results, monitor SCADA, and perform preventive maintenance on pumps and controls.

Requirements: high school diploma or GED; two years' facility experience preferred; valid Missouri driver’s license; Missouri Class D Wastewater Operator’s Certificate within six months of appointment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years full-time work experience at a wastewater treatment facility is preferred.
• Missouri Class D Wastewater Operator’s Certificate is required within six months of appointment.
• Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Collects samples of raw and treated sewage and tests to monitor solids and pH of effluent at various stages of treatment, including final discharge.
• Logs test results, readings, and flow volumes to facilitate preparing various State and Federal compliance reports.
• Inspects, maintains, and operates a variety of equipment at the wastewater treatment plant.
• Monitors plant SCADA system.
• Monitors plant system gauges and meters to ensure efficient plant operation not under SCADA system.
• Maintains wastewater treatment facilities and equipment including lubrication; performs preventive maintenance; makes minor repairs on pumps and control devices; performs general building maintenance and repair work including painting and groundskeeping tasks.
• Cleans treatment plant operating areas, including bar screens, filter arms, digesters, and drying beds.
• Contributes effectively to the Public Works Department, communicates effectively with co-workers, and maintains satisfactory attendance.

Skills

SCADA operations

Teamwork

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including THC) as a condition of employment with the City of Joplin.

Primary Purpose

Under general supervision; performs skilled and semi-skilled work associated with the operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment equipment and facilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Collects samples of raw and treated sewage and tests to monitor amounts of solids and pH of effluent at various stages of treatment, including final discharge.
• Logs test results, readings, and flow volumes to facilitate preparing various State and Federal compliance reports.
• Inspects, maintains, and operates a variety of equipment operated at the wastewater treatment plant.
• Monitors plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) system.
• Monitors plant system gauges and meters to ensure efficient plant operation not under SCADA system.
• Maintains wastewater treatment facilities and equipment including lubrication; performs preventive maintenance; makes minor repairs on a variety of pumps and control devices; performs general building maintenance and repair work including painting and performing general groundskeeping tasks.
• Cleans treatment plant operating areas, including bar screens, filter arms, digesters, and drying beds.
• Contributes effectively to the Public Works Department, communicates effectively with co-workers, both within the department as well as outside the department. Maintains satisfactory attendance to ensure duties are performed without negatively impacting co-workers or delivery of service to the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Skill in: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff; following complex oral and written instructions, procedures, and guidelines.

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience: Two years full-time work experience at a wastewater treatment facility is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license. Missouri Class D Wastewater Operator’s Certificate is required within six months of appointment.