Plant Operator I

Salary Not Available Position range in St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $47k - $62k Per Year Plant Operator I City of St. Joseph, MO

Occupation:

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Location:

Saint Joseph, MO - 64501 Positions available: 1 Job #: 341

Source:

City of St. Joseph, MO

Posted:

01/06/2026

Web Site:

www.stjosephmo.gov

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Summary/Scope Monitors and maintains operations of a wastewater treatment facility during an assigned shift. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects and monitors the operation of rakes, pumps, blowers, clarifiers, and digesters.
• Records data during assigned shift.
• Adjusts direction of flows and pumping rates as indicated by conditions in plant.
• Notifies supervisor if any problems arise in treatment plant operation.
• Tests for dissolved oxygen and collects samples for laboratory analysis.
• Inspects lift stations.
• Operates belt filter presses and belt bio-solids dryer.
• Performs minor maintenance, including lubing and greasing.
• Regular and reliable attendance. Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Cleans equipment and buildings.
• Performs general housekeeping tasks.
• 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. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have a Missouri "D" level Wastewater Treatment License or obtain within the six (6) month probationary period.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions
• Skills in record keeping and maintenance of operational logs.
• Knowledge of basic electricity, mechanical pumps, hydraulics, and wastewater treatment operational procedures.
• Ability to use a computer
• Valid Driver's License
• Must obtain a Missouri "A" level Wastewater Treatment License within 7 years of employment as a Plant Operator 1.

Failure to achieve the required certification within 7 years will result in being placed into a Performance Improvement Period for up to six months. If the employee is unable to achieve an "A" license by examination within the Performance Improvement Period, the employee will be subject to either termination due to the inability to meet job description requirements, or reclassification to a lower position if one is available at the Water Protection Facility and they are qualified. Material and Equipment Directly Used Uses a range of machinery and equipment related to the operation of a wastewater treatment facility. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required. Working Environment/Physical Requirements Work is performed under a variety of conditions, ranging from indoor work with a controlled environment, to outside tasks performed under a variety of extreme conditions such as cold, heat, windy and Visit the Employer site for more details