Plant Operator Trainee - Wastewater Treatment

Branson, MO
Utilities - Wastewater
9/4/2026
Compton
$20.26 Hourly
Full Time, Non-Exempt
Overnight Shift
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 day 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.
 
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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 -- AquaPlex 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.
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Join us to gain the experience and training all while helping protect Branson's water resources.