Plant Operator III - Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant

Plant Operator III

The Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant (SWWTP) is one of two wastewater treatment facilities for the City of Springfield. The SWWTP is capable of continually treating 64 million gallons per day of Springfield's wastewater, and 100 million gallons per day for shorter periods. The average daily flow at this time is approximately 35 million gallons per day. The City of Springfield is committed to protecting the water quality of the Ozarks for many generations to come. The SWWTP is an award winning facility for its high quality of treatment it provides. It has received its Platinum 8 NACWA Award for zero NPDES violations for the 13th consecutive year. The Plant Operator III shall perform specialized skilled work in the operation and routine maintenance of sludge conditioning and thickening equipment, mixed media filtration, cryogenic oxygen generation and ozone generation facilities. THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED WITH A GUARANTED REVIEW DATE OF JUNE 19, 2026. THIS POSITION WILL WORK EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY & EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY - 2:30PM - 2:30AM Check out our AMAZING benefits here!

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training AND Three years experience in an activated sludge wastewater treatment plant, or in a closely related area; Two years of experience may be substituted for a degree in biology, environmental science, or related field; Directly related work experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Licensing/Certification Must possess a Missouri Class "C" Wastewater Operator's Certificate; A Class "B" Wastewater Operator's Certificate is desirable; Must obtain and maintain a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements within the following guidelines: Pass written portion of exam within 90 days of employment and skills test portion within the probationary period.

Other Requirements

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, View phone number on click.appcast.io, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required. All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

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