Plant Operator
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Country: United States
Category: Other
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: July 29, 2026
Job ID: 650148
Job Description
Job Title: Plant Operator
Duration: 4-month Contract
Location: Kansas City, MO 64120
Pay Rate: $30/hr - $50/hr
Plant Operator Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in science or related field and 8 years related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenance Required or
- Associate Degree in science or related field and 9 years related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenance Required or
- High School Diploma/GED and 10 years related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenance Required
- 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) trained with current refresher training
- Holds or has made recent progress to obtaining a Certified Grade D Wastewater Operator in the State of Missouri
- Knowledgeable in plant safety precautions, and occupational hazards associated with the treatment operations
- Knowledgeable in state and federal operating permits and regulations
- Knowledgeable in understanding basic math pertaining to the treatment process
- Experience in collecting water samples for testing
- Experience in troubleshooting of instrumentation, field equipment, and plant operational issues
- Experience with metals precipitation processes and handling beneficial
- Operate the groundwater pumping and treatment system in compliance with Federal and State regulatory orders and permits
- On call 24/7 for system shut-downs or alarms with immediate response for repairs required to restart the facility
- Monitor, adjust and record data from various types of instrumentation and equipment to ensure proper biological and chemical treatment, sludge precipitation and removal, pressure and flow rates of the wastewater system; and monitor influent and effluent flow
- Maintain daily log for local, state and federal records; record reading of gauges and results of tests at specified intervals; maintain record of daily operations and any irregularities; maintain equipment maintenance records
- Collect treatment plant and groundwater samples; test water quality; make chemical analysis such as solids determination, chlorine residual and pH determination; perform sludge volume tests; measure dissolved oxygen levels; perform well capacity test; turbidity and telemetry monitoring
- Ensure facility, discharge sampling, and regulatory inspections are in compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations
- Observe and operate a variety of equipment in the treatment of wastewater; operate filters, pumps, mixers, filters compressors, blowers and feeders; adjust and change tanks; backwash filters
- Monitor the SCADA systems for the treatment plant and monitor site security
- Respond to system breakdowns and after-hours emergencies
- Committed to working safely and in a compliance with company and site safety policies
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Site safety manager ensuring all guests, contractors, suppliers follow the company's safety protocols and expectations including safety stewardship and proper documentation and reporting
- Manage subcontractors performing maintenance and repairs
- Interact with adjacent facilities for emergency action planning
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
