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Plant Operator II

City of Springfield (MO)
Springfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026

   


Are you interested in being part of an award winning team?   The City of Springfield is committed to protecting the water quality of the Ozarks for many generations to come.

The Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plants (SWTP) is an award winning wastewater treatment facility for the City of Springfield and is searching for qualified candidates to fill the position of Plant Operator II. 

The Plant Operator II 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.

For more information on the SWTP click here.

**PLEASE NOTE WORK SCHEDULE BELOW:

                                 SWTP - 2:30AM - 2:30PM or 2:30PM - 2:30AM - 12-hour shifts (Rotation either Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday)

THIS POSITION HAS THE OPTION TO UNDERFILL WITH A PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE.

Don't forget to review the amazing benefits - Click Here!


 
Plant Operator II
Experience, Education, and Training
  • Two years of college or vo-tech training in wastewater technology, chemical or biological sciences or a related area;
OR
  • Degree in biology, environmental science, or similar area;
AND
  • Two years experience in the operation of an activated sludge wastewater treatment plant, or in a closely related area;
  • Directly related work experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis, and double credit may be given for direct City of Springfield Plant Operator Trainee experience.

Licensing/Certification
  • At time of hire, must possess a valid Missouri Class "D" Wastewater Operator's Certificate or equivalent;
  • Must obtain and maintain a Class "C" Wastewater Operator's Certificate within the probationary period; 
  • 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.

Plant Operator Trainee

Experience, Education, and Training

  • At least six months of experience in the operation of an activated sludge wastewater treatment plant, or in a closely related area, such as plant or infrastructural maintenance;
OR
  • Degree in biology, environmental science, or similar area;
  • Possession of current Class D Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Certificate may be substituted for experience/degree requirement.
Licensing/Certification
  • Obtain and maintain a Missouri class "D" wastewater treatment plant operations certificate within probationary period.
  • 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 120 days of employment.


Plant Operator II

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

Salary - $39,561.60 - $64,708.80 Annually

Underfill - Plant Operator Trainee

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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.

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