Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

City of Branson; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

LAGERS retirement

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

13 holidays

Fitness center membership

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Job summary

City of Branson in Missouri is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support daily plant operations, assist certified operators, and monitor SCADA systems.

You will collect water samples, help with testing and recordkeeping, and perform basic repairs on pumps and equipment. The role requires flexibility for night, weekend, and holiday shifts and a valid driver's license.

Join a team offering comprehensive benefits, retirement, paid leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license and be insurable under City of Branson coverage.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays to provide 24/7 operations.
• No felony convictions at any time while employed.
• Able to pass background check, physical capability exam, and drug/alcohol screenings.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices and assist certified operators with daily plant operations.
• Collect water samples and help with basic testing and recordkeeping.
• Monitor equipment and systems using SCADA and report any alarms or issues.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs on pumps, motors, and treatment equipment.
• Help with general facility tasks like cleaning and basic field support work.

Skills

Semi-skilled maintenance experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

What You\'ll Do

• Follow safe work practices and assist certified operators with daily plant operations.
• Collect water samples and help with basic testing and recordkeeping.
• Monitor equipment and systems using SCADA and report any alarms or issues.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs on pumps, motors, and treatment equipment.
• Help with general facility tasks like cleaning and basic field support work.

What are the requirements to be considered?

• Have a High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possess a valid\'s driver's license and be insurable under the City of Branson\'s motor vehicle coverage when operating a vehicle as a part of the position.
• Be willing to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to have operations 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
• Possess no felony convictions at any time while employed by the City of Branson.
• Be able to pass background investigation, physical capability examination, and drug and alcohol screenings.

What you need to get a edge on the competition?

• One (1) year of experience in performing semi-skilled building, mechanical, construction, or grounds maintenance tasks.

Why You\'ll Love Working Here: (We offer more than just a paycheck - We invest in you!) Enjoy great benefits like:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• LAGERS retirement program
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 13 holidays
• Cox Fitness Center membership (Individual membership) -- AquaPlex family pass
• Tuition reimbursement and paid training --SEE BELOW--

Complete Compensation Info: The starting hourly wage is $20.26 per hour and will increase to $21.07 per hour after 6 months of successful probation.

Work Hours: Shift Work; Shift May Vary to include nights, weekends, and holidays to have operations 24 hours a day/7 day a week
Work Location: In and around the City of Branson, Missouri; This position requires work to be performed onsite.

EEO

The City of Branson provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of Branson complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. The City of Branson will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. All individuals hired will be required to provide documentation to establish identity and employment authorization as a condition of employment. The City of Branson is a tobacco-free workplace.