Plant Operator I

Liquid Environmental Solutions

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Kansas City, Kansas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain mechanical systems such as pumps, valves, and engines within a wastewater treatment facility. Perform routine inspections, water quality testing, and maintain compliance documentation while ensuring a safe work environment.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of experience in a labor-intensive role and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. You are mechanically inclined, capable of operating and maintaining various mechanical systems, and able to perform routine inspections and water quality testing.

Must Have Skills for ATS

pumps

valves

fans

heat exchangers

diesel engines

gas engines

compressors

rakes

shovels

hoses

pressure washers

cranes

forklift

bobcat

Job Description

Plant Operator – Wastewater Treatment
3349 Harvester Rd., Kansas City, KS  66115

Compensation starting at $23 per hour (without prior industry experience required)

This position may offer a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 for qualified candidates.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Overtime and weekend work as needed

Join a Growing Team in Environmental Solutions

We are seeking a dependable and mechanically inclined Plant Operator to support our wastewater treatment operations in Kansas City. This is a hands-on position working with treatment systems and mechanical equipment that help protect our water and communities.

If you enjoy physical work, solving mechanical problems, and being part of a team that makes a meaningful environmental impact, this opportunity could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do

  • Operate and maintain mechanical systems including pumps, valves, fans, heat exchangers, diesel and gas engines, and compressors
  • Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance
  • Conduct water quality testing and monitor treatment effectiveness
  • Complete daily logs, manifests, and compliance documentation accurately
  • Use tools such as rakes, shovels, hoses, pressure washers, cranes, and hoists
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations
  • Assist with troubleshooting and minor repairs

What We’re Looking For

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to lift 55+ lbs regularly
  • At least 1 year of experience in a labor-intensive role (required)
  • 1 year of wastewater processing or plant operations experience (preferred)
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to follow procedures and safety protocols
  • Willingness to learn and grow within a stable company

Why Join Us

  • Steady work and long-term growth opportunities
  • Team-focused culture
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
  • Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings account options
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Overtime opportunities available

About Us

We are a nationwide leader in liquid, non-hazardous waste solutions committed to protecting the environment and delivering high-quality service. From recycling and treatment to safe disposal, we play a critical role in safeguarding water resources and reducing environmental impact.

If you are ready to build a stable career in wastewater treatment and environmental services, apply today.

Job Description:

  • Offloading and dealing with drivers.  Personable and friendly but assertive when the situation calls for it.
  • Various cleaning tasks, takes initiative to clean up messes.  This can involve physically easy tasks like mopping or harder tasks like shoveling.
  • Some maintenance tasks (mechanical aptitude is appreciated but not required).
  • Some advanced treatment tasks when covering absences, this will be trained
  • Ability to pilot a forklift and Bobcat, training can also be provided.
  • Work is in a foul-smelling facility treating various waste waters, a strong stomach is required sometimes.

Equipment:

  • Uniforms provided (Navy blue collared, long sleeve, button shirt and Chino pants).
  • Boot voucher supplied, $175 value by Red Wings.
  • Power and hand tools provided.
  • PPE Provided (hardhat, safety glasses, goggles, face shield, chemical apron, various types of gloves).
  • PTO and floating holidays, health insurance, etc
  • Holiday pay

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person

Liquid Environmental Solutions

Liquid Environmental Solutions - the largest, exclusively non-hazardous US wastewater collection and disposal company, is known for innovation and leadership in protecting customers from liability and ensuring regulatory compliance, while minimizing their environmental footprint. Focused exclusively on servicing customers’ non-hazardous liquid waste needs, Liquid Environmental Solutions collects, treats and beneficially recovers materials from a wide variety of waste sources, including grease traps, used cooking oil, grit traps, oil water separators, industrial and manufacturing waste for the restaurant and hospitality, automotive maintenance, manufacturing, power plant, petrochemical and ship-building and repair industries, as well as waste collection companies. With over 700 team members, a state of the art fleet of more than 360 vacuum trucks, 99 collection branches, and 78,000+ customer locations served, Liquid Environmental Solutions is positioned to meet customers’ diverse liquid waste needs throughout the United States.
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