Wastewater Plant Technician: Improve & Maintain Operations

Dairy Challenge; Joplin, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Challenge in Joplin, Missouri, seeks a wastewater plant operator to provide operation and maintenance support for the facility, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

You will inspect equipment, monitor gauges, perform daily analyses, record data, and communicate issues to the shift supervisor. The role requires reading and following SOPs and working under moderate supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical education preferred.
• Experience with wastewater treatment processes and monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of chemistry fundamentals and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment, monitor conditions, and adjust loads as needed.
• Maintain chemical levels, perform disinfection, and record data.
• Perform daily analyses (COD, TSS, Total Solids) and adjust operations accordingly.
• Coordinate with supervisor on issues and implement improvements (Lean, Kaizen).
• Assist with maintenance and be familiar with basic tools.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Instrumentation

Safety protocols

Chemistry knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or college education

Tools

SCADA

MS Office

Job description

Dairy Challenge in Joplin, Missouri, seeks a wastewater plant operator to provide operation and maintenance support for the facility, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

You will inspect equipment, monitor gauges, perform daily analyses, record data, and communicate issues to the shift supervisor. The role requires reading and following SOPs and working under moderate supervision.