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Collection System Monitoring Technician

City of Springfield

Springfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026

💰 $59,640/yr($35,220/yr – $59,640/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 080726

Department: Environmental Services

Job classification: Collection System Monitoring Technician

Posting type: Open

Categories: Environmental Services, Trades, Waste Management, Executive Management, Wastewater, Construction Maintenance, Construction Trades

Summary

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The Collection System Monitoring Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a large network of rainfall, groundwater, and collection system flow monitoring stations distributed throughout the city.

The City of Springfield’s sanitary sewer collection system has its documented beginnings in 1894, when the first sewers were constructed west of Grant Ave. between College and Walnut Street. The system is now an extensive and growing infrastructure that carries wastewater from area industries, businesses, and residences to the wastewater treatment plants.

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Leadership Philosophy
The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Examples of duties

Experience, Education, and Training

Requires a minimum of 3 years education, training or work experience in sewer inspection, plumbing systems, street/sewer construction, electronics, electrical or related field;

PREFERRED

A minimum of two years using software applications, familiarity with data acquisition software.

Licensing/Certification

Must possess a valid driver's license;
Missouri Water Environment Association (MWEA) Class C Collection Systems Operator Certification is required within first year of employment;
OSHA 10 certification and certification in confined space entry is required within first year of employment.

Qualifications

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Supplemental information

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.