Collection System Monitoring Technician

Collection System Monitoring Technician

Salary

$36,628.80 - $62,025.60 Annually

Location

Springfield, MO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

080726

Department

Environmental Services

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Description

COME WORK WITH US!!

The Collection System Monitoring Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a large network of rainfall, groundwater, and collection system flow monitoring stations distributed throughout the city.

The City of Springfield's sanitary sewer collection system has its documented beginnings in 1894, when the first sewers were constructed west of Grant Ave. between College and Walnut Street. The system is now an extensive and growing infrastructure that carries wastewater from area industries, businesses, and residences to the wastewater treatment plants.

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Leadership Philosophy

The City of Springfield's leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Requires a minimum of 3 years education, training or work experience in sewer inspection, plumbing systems, street/sewer construction, electronics, electrical or related field;

PREFERRED

• A minimum of two years using software applications, familiarity with data acquisition software.

Licensing/Certification

• Must possess a valid drivers license;
• Missouri Water Environment Association (MWEA) Class C Collection Systems Operator Certification is required within first year of employment;
• OSHA 10 certification and certification in confined space entry is required within first year of employment.

Functions

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

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, 417-864-1607, 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.

Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Benefits

01

The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of see resume will not be accepted.

• I understand.

02

I understand that this position requires working in confined spaces, including manholes and I am comfortable doing this type of work.

• Yes
• No

03

What best describes your level of education in sewer inspection, plumbing systems, street/sewer construction, electronics, electrical or related field?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Less than 30 college credit hours
• 30 college credit hours
• Associates Degree or 60 college credit hours
• 90 college credit hours
• Bachelors Degree or higher

04

How many years of experience do you have in sewer inspection, plumbing systems, street/sewer construction, electronics, electrical or related field?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years or more years

05

How many years of experience do you have using software applications, familiarity with data acquisition software?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 or more years

06

Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?

• Yes
• No

07

If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.

Required Question

Employer City of Springfield (MO)

Address 840 N Boonville

Springfield, Missouri, 65802

Phone 417-864-1607

Website https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Jobs