[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) American Water Works · Joplin, MO # Water Plant Operator Joplin, MO, USA Manufacturing & Production Listed on American Water Works’s official careers site. Listed as of November 8, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on American Water Works’s careers site →](https://jobs.amwater.com/job/Water-Plant-Operator/110516-en_US) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [American Water Works](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/) / Water Plant Operator ## Job description Exciting Career Opportunity! Missouri American Water is currently seeking a Water Plant Operator to join our team at our Joplin, MO location. ### Work Schedule Swing shift schedule-2 midnights, 2 evenings and 1 day. Days off Monday and Tuesday. Wed/Thurs midnights (12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.), Friday/Saturdays (4:00 p.m. to midnight), Sunday day schedule. (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ### This is a union position that offers Competitive pay Full benefits package Bonus opportunity Career development and learning opportunities The chance to build a rewarding career with a leading water utility company American Water employees also receive learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally. If you enjoy hands-on work, serving your community, and being part of a team that delivers essential water services, we'd love to hear from you! We will consider equivalent certifications and reciprocity opportunities. Candidates with Class C or equivalent water treatment certifications from neighboring states are encouraged to apply. Primary Role Operates pumping and purification plants and performs maintenance and relief duties on a day, evening, midnight, or swing shift. ### Key Accountabilities Operates high service pumps. Maintains daily pump station logs. Performs routine maintenance of water treatment, pumping and power production facilities. Maintains proper amounts of water pumped to distribution system. Operates and cleans filters. Maintains daily station logs and purification records. Handles and applies water treatment chemicals. Maintains water treatment, chemical feed and pumping equipment. Performs routine maintenance of all water treatment equipment and controls. Movement of chemical containers, chemical handling and offloading. Cleaning. Computer use and proficiency. Collecting Samples, Analyzing samples, Laboratory work. Light maintenance of treatment plant equipment. Knowledge/Skills Knowledge of water treatment plant operations surface and ground water. (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment, OSHA regulations familiarity. Hand tools, Power tools, Water treatment equipment, chemical delivery, pumps, motors, lab equipment. Experience/Education Experience in Drinking Water, Environmental, Water Quality, Laboratory. Travel Requirements Minimal travel, occasional short overnight stays. Other Class "A" drinking water treatment certificate issued by MO DNR preferred. Class "B" or Class "C" will be considered provided the candidate can within 6 months of meeting MO DNR qualification requirements (as set forth in 10CSR 60 – 14) pass the required testing and obtain the next higher level of drinking water treatment certification until the employee obtains a class "A" drinking water treatment certification. Incentive pay will be paid for a Class "A" drinking treatment certificate issued by the MO DNR. Reciprocity if from other state will be accepted provided full approval from MO DNR. Work Environment Indoors office, Laboratory, Chemical, Outdoors all weather conditions. Minimal travel, occasional short overnight stays. A shift differential will be added for those working any shift other than first or day shift. ### Competencies Plans & AlignsDecision MakingCommunicates EffectivelyBuilds NetworksAction Oriented ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Joplin, MO, USA[Apply on American Water Works’s careers site →](https://jobs.amwater.com/job/Water-Plant-Operator/110516-en_US) ## Hiring at American Water Works - Open jobs: 123 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 12, 2026 [All American Water Works jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at American Water Works ### [Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/6903fa87e7adbb61ddef/) York, PA, USA ### [Plant Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/9406c553b60e8b3e8400/) Luzerne, PA, USA ### [Relief Plant Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/5949e848008113cc754f/) Milton, PA, USA ### [Senior Operator, Sewage Plant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/a813246c3fbcf3527dca/) Fort Johnson, LA, USA ### [Treatment Plant Operator - $36.80/hour](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/b61721cb84d580c22c3a/) Lexington, KY, USA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Water Treatment Plant Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/veolia-environnement/jobs/f3c37364b0eeb2753fa2/) Veolia Environnement · Toms River, NJ, United States ### [Plant Construction Technician (Water Crew)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vulcan-materials/jobs/dd9f157e42617a21ab42/) Vulcan Materials · Fredericksburg, VA, United States ### [Water & Wastewater Aftermarket & Plant Solutions Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ferguson-enterprises/jobs/cf61decc4b094e94b741/) Ferguson Enterprises · Golden, CO ### [Certified Water Treatment Plant Operator - O&M Tech II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/veolia-environnement/jobs/e2a9fedbe3df5746ab78/) Veolia Environnement · Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States ### [Sr Spec Waste Water Pre Treatment Plant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hershey/jobs/1d528623a09ecab1357f/) The Hershey Company · Lancaster, PA, US [Jobs in Joplin, MO](/locations/us/mo/joplin/)[Jobs in Missouri](/locations/us-mo/)[Manufacturing & Production jobs](/functions/manufacturing-production/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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