BIOSOLIDS OPERATOR

Between $50k and $51k Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $47k - $62k Per Year

BIOSOLIDS OPERATOR

CITY

OF ST JOSEPH

Occupation:

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Location:

SAINT JOSEPH, MO - 64501

Positions available: 1 Job #: 13816925

Posted:

02/13/2026

Updated:

02/13/2026

Expires:

05/31/2026 Web Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Flexible Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 24 Month(s) CDL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Flexible Shift Public Transit Available Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

Description:

JOB TITLE

BIOSOLIDS

OPERATOR

DEPARTMENT:

Public Works & Transportation

DIVISION

Water Protection

CLOSING:

Open Until Filled Job Summary/Scope:

Responsible for the operation of two belt filter presses, bio solids dryer and vacuum conveyance system. Coordinates with the Operations Manager on compliance with fertilizer/soil conditioner program. The bio-solids system is a highly technical and complicated set of equipment that is unique in complexity to the process. Limited supervisory responsibility. No budgetary responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Bio Solids Operators will assist in the developing of subordinates by coaching, training, guiding, and mentoring.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Inspects equipment to ensure safe and correct operation. Troubleshoots a variety of mechanical issues and takes corrective action to keep equipment operational.

Performs lubing and greasing. Operates fork lift and track loader for dryer pellet inventory management purposes. Maintains and reviews paper and electronic bio solids records. Identifies and resolves complex process issues using large data sets and trends. Performs maintenance of equipment instrumentation. Assembles data for completion of annual bio solids report. Conducts on-the-job orientation and training of new operators. Collects samples for laboratory analysis following proper chain of custody procedures. Conducts field analysis using moisture balance and SGN scale. Calculates polymer dosage for belt presses. Maintains utility water filter systems. Cleans equipment and buildings. Assists with wet side operational duties. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct:

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.