Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee

Start Your Journey as a Plant Operator Trainee – Become a Key Player in Branson's Clean Water Mission!  
Are you ready to make an impact? You'll work hands-on alongside certified operators, learning essential skills to keep our community's wastewater treatment facilities running smoothly.
Join us to gain the experience and training needed to advance to Plant Operator I—all while helping protect Branson's water resources.
 
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND, TRAINING REQUIRED
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Additional licenses or certifications may be required for this position.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING
• One (1) year of experience in performing semi-skilled building, mechanical, construction, or grounds maintenance tasks is preferred.
 
MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be highly engaged in the department's goals, and be able to work cooperatively with City of Branson leadership in achieving those goals.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service to the department's internal or external customers. 
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must be insurable under the City of Branson's motor vehicle coverage when operating a vehicle as a part of the position. 
• Must possess a Class "D" Missouri Wastewater Treatment Certification of Competency within 18 months of start date.  
• Must possess a valid Class B CDL with Air Brake endorsement within 12 months of hire date. 
• Must be willing to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to have operations 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
• Must possess no felony convictions at any time while employed by the City of Branson.
• Tattoos, Scarification, Body Art, and Body Modifications must meet City of Branson Employee Appearance at Work policy.
• Must be able to pass background investigation, physical capability examination, and drug and alcohol screenings.


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:  The starting hourly wage is $20.05 per hour and will increase to $20.85 per hour after 6 months of successful probation
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COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION:  Please click on this link for the full job description. Or go to https://bransonmo.gov


WORK HOURS:         Shift Work; Shift May Vary

WORK LOCATION:    In and around the City of Branson, Missouri; This position requires work to be performed onsite. 



 

EEO 

The City of Branson provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of Branson complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. The City of Branson will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. All individuals hired will be required to provide documentation to establish identity and employment authorization as a condition of employment. The City of Branson is a tobacco-free workplace.