Wastewater Operator
Woodard & CurranMoberly, Missouri
Full Time
Posted July 28, 2025
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Job Description
The Wastewater Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining a wastewater treatment plant that processes industrial wastewater, performing process monitoring, mechanical repairs, and responding to emergencies to ensure efficient and compliant plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant and related facilities
- Monitor and adjust treatment processes to ensure compliance and efficiency
- Perform basic mechanical repairs on pumps, compressors, valves, and other equipment
- Participate in daily operations and maintenance activities as directed by the plant manager
- Respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed
- Work on an on-call rotation for plant coverage outside normal hours, including weekends and holidays
Requirements
- Possession of a valid wastewater operator certification or license as required by the state of Missouri or the relevant regulatory authority.
- Experience in operating and maintaining a wastewater treatment plant, including process monitoring and adjustments, preferably in an industrial wastewater setting such as a bacon processor.
- Ability to perform basic mechanical repairs on pumps, compressors, valves, and other equipment related to wastewater treatment operations.
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation for plant coverage outside normal work hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather conditions as needed.
- Availability to work a schedule of 8 days on and 6 days off, with shifts typically consisting of 10-hour days on weekdays and 12-hour days on weekends and holidays, from Tuesday through the following Tuesday.
- Physical ability to work outdoors and in various weather conditions as required by the job duties.
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical training or certifications related to wastewater treatment are preferred but not explicitly required.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule: typically 8 on 6 off, with weekdays of 10-hour days and weekends/holidays of 12-hour days
Work environment perks: outdoor work, working in a wastewater treatment plant, working in inclement weather, emergency response duties
Employee Support Benefits: Retirement Savings 401(k) with company match, observed holidays (up to 9), vacation accrued based on experience, paid sick time, up to 80 hours of paid parental leave, short and long term disability, medical, dental, and vision plans, basic life insurance and voluntary additional life insurance, mental health and wellbeing resources through DarioMind
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