Plant Operator Trainee - Wastewater Treatment

Plant Operator Trainee

Start your journey as a Plant Operator Trainee – become a key player in Branson's clean water mission! You'll learn essential skills to keep our community's wastewater treatment facilities running smoothly.

Work hours:

Shift work; shift may vary to include nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to have operations 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

Work location:

In and around the City of Branson, Missouri; this position requires work to be performed onsite.

What we require:

• A high school diploma or a GED equivalent.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the City of Branson's motor vehicle coverage when operating a vehicle as a part of the position.
• Possess or obtain a Class "D" Missouri Wastewater Treatment Certification of Competency within 18 months of start date.
• Possess or obtain a valid Class B CDL with Air Brake endorsement within 12 months of hire date.
• Be willing to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to have operations 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
• Possess no felony convictions at any time while employed by the City of Branson.
• Be able to pass background investigation, physical capability examination, and drug and alcohol screenings.
• One (1) year of experience in performing semi-skilled building, mechanical, construction, or grounds maintenance tasks is preferred.

Join us to gain the experience and training all while helping protect Branson's water resources.

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.

Why you'll love working here:
We offer more than just a paycheck — we invest in you! Enjoy great benefits like:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• LAGERS retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 13 holidays
• Cox Fitness Center individual membership -- Aqua Plex family pass
• Tuition reimbursement and paid training

Starting hourly wage is $20.26 per hour and will increase to $21.07 per hour after 6 months of successful probation.