Water & Wastewater Operations Technician

City of Matthews; Matthews (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health insurance

Paid retirement (LAGERS)

Paid vacation

Job summary

City of Matthews in Missouri seeks a water and wastewater maintenance operator to support city maintenance operations, including operation of water and wastewater systems, distribution, and related grounds tasks.

Required Missouri Class C Water Operator License at hire; Class D Wastewater License preferred and Class 2 Distribution License preferred. Valid driver’s license and ability to work outdoors are essential, with after-hours call-out capability.

Qualifications

• Missouri Class C Water Operator License required at time of hire.
• Missouri Class D Wastewater Operator License preferred; must be obtained if not held at time of hire.
• Missouri Distribution System Operator License - Class 2 preferred; must be obtained if not held at time of hire.
• Knowledge of water treatment, water distribution, and wastewater treatment processes.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform physical labor and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to respond to after-hours and emergency call-outs.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain the City’s water treatment and wastewater treatment systems.
• Perform maintenance and operational duties for water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Conduct routine testing, sampling, and reporting to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair water and sewer lines, valves, hydrants, pumps, and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate operational, maintenance, and regulatory records.
• Respond to water and wastewater system emergencies.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Mow and general grounds maintenance.
• Tree trimming and brush removal.
• Maintenance of city parks and cemetery grounds.
• Street cleaning and other public works duties as assigned.

Skills

Water treatment

Water distribution

Wastewater treatment

Physical labor

Emergency response

Education

Missouri Class C Water Operator License

Missouri Class D Wastewater Operator License

Missouri Distribution System Operator License Class 2

Job description

City of Matthews in Missouri seeks a water and wastewater maintenance operator to support city maintenance operations, including operation of water and wastewater systems, distribution, and related grounds tasks.

Required Missouri Class C Water Operator License at hire; Class D Wastewater License preferred and Class 2 Distribution License preferred. Valid driver’s license and ability to work outdoors are essential, with after-hours call-out capability.