Plant Operator III - Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant

Plant Operator III - Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant

Salary

$44,907.20 - $77,043.20 Annually

Location

Springfield, MO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

060526

Department

Environmental Services

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

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 Springfields 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 it 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 GUARENTEED 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

• Two years of college or vocational technical training in wastewater technology, chemical or biological sciences or a related area;

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 Operators Certificate;
• A Class "B" Wastewater Operators Certificate is desirable;
• Must obtain and maintain a Class "B" Commercial Drivers 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.

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

Are you a current full-time employee of the City of Springfield?

• Yes
• No

03

What best describes your level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 30 college or vocational technical training credit hours
• Associates Degree or equivalent Vocational Technical Training
• 90 college or vocational technical training credit hours
• Bachelors Degree or higher

04

Please state the name of your college / university and your specific area of study.

05

How many years of experience do you have in an activated sludge wastewater treatment plant, or in a closely related area?

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

06

Please select which level of Missouri Wastewater Operators Certificate you currently possess:

• I do not possess a Missouri Wastewater Operators Certificate
• Missouri Class "D" Wastewater Operators Certificate
• Missouri Class "C" Wastewater Operators Certificate
• Missouri Class "B" Wastewater Operators Certificate
• Missouri Class "A" Wastewater Operators Certificate

07

Are you willing to obtain a Class "B" Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within the probationary period (six months)?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have at least one year of experience with City of Springfield as a Plant Operator Trainee?

• Yes
• No

09

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

• Yes
• No

10

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