Water Plant Operator

American Water • Joplin, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Missouri American Water is seeking a Water Plant Operator for its Joplin, Missouri location. The role operates pumping and purification plants and performs maintenance and relief duties on day, evening, midnight, or swing shifts. The position is union and follows a swing schedule: Wednesday and Thursday midnights (12:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m.), Friday and Saturday evenings (4:00 p.m.–midnight), and Sunday days (8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), with Monday and Tuesday off. A shift differential is added for shifts other than first or day shift.

The operator works with water treatment, pumping, and power production facilities; maintains station logs and purification records; handles treatment chemicals; and collects and analyzes samples. The work environment includes indoor office and laboratory settings, chemical areas, and outdoor work in all weather conditions. Travel is minimal, with occasional short overnight stays. The union position offers competitive pay, a full benefits package, bonus opportunity, and career development and learning opportunities. Incentive pay is available for a Class A drinking water treatment certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MO DNR).

Requirements

• Experience in drinking water, environmental, water quality, or laboratory work.
• Knowledge of surface- and groundwater treatment plant operations.
• Familiarity with personal protective equipment (PPE) and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, water treatment equipment, chemical delivery systems, pumps, motors, and laboratory equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Class A drinking water treatment certificate issued by MO DNR is preferred.
• Class B or Class C drinking water treatment certification will be considered if the candidate can meet MO DNR qualification requirements, pass the required testing, and obtain the next higher certification within six months of meeting those requirements, progressing until Class A certification is obtained.
• Reciprocity for certification from another state is accepted subject to full approval from MO DNR.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-service pumps.
• Maintain daily pump station logs and purification records.
• Perform routine maintenance on water treatment, pumping, and power production facilities.
• Maintain proper amounts of water pumped to the distribution system.
• Operate and clean filters.
• Handle and apply water treatment chemicals.
• Maintain water treatment, chemical feed, and pumping equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance of water treatment equipment and controls.
• Move, handle, and offload chemical containers.
• Clean facilities and equipment.
• Use computers and collect, analyze, and process samples as part of laboratory work.
• Perform light maintenance of treatment plant equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Full benefits package
• Bonus opportunity
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Shift differential for shifts other than first or day shift
• Incentive pay for a Class A drinking water treatment certificate issued by MO DNR

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed