Job Opportunities

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Featured Job Opportunities

Assistant Director of Public Works - Engineering

Posted November 6, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Assistant Director of Public Works (Engineering) Public Works Department A vibrant and dynamic community offering outstanding recreational, educational and... Full Description

Automotive Technician II

Posted October 20, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Primary Purpose Provides technical inspection and diagnosis of City vehicles and equipment; affects proper repair of City vehicles and equipment; troubleshoots and... Full Description

Building Maintenance Technician

Posted November 13, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Building Maintenance Technician Public Works Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical examination, and drug screening... Full Description

Traffic Signal Technician

Posted November 8, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Traffic Signal Technician Public Works Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including marijuana/THC) ... Full Description

Wastewater Plant Utility Worker

Posted November 30, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Wastewater Plant Utility Worker Public Works Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical examination, and drug screening ... Full Description

Wellness Coordinator

Posted November 17, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Wellness Coordinator Health Department Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including... Full Description

WIC Certifier

Posted November 27, 2023 | Open Until Filled

WIC Certifier Health Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision; assists in collecting and entering data from WIC participants to ensure program... Full Description

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CITY MANAGER - DRIVERS, FLEET MECHANICS, & SUPPORT

Automotive Technician II

Posted October 20, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Primary Purpose Provides technical inspection and diagnosis of City vehicles and equipment; affects proper repair of City vehicles and equipment; troubleshoots and... Full Description

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FIRE

Fire Training Chief - Internal Applicants Only

Posted October 30, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Fire Training Chief Joplin Fire Department Primary Purpose Under limited supervision; plans, develops, coordinates, and delivers training, career development, and... Full Description

Firefighter / EMT Trainee

Posted April 21, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Firefighter/EMT Joplin Fire Department Begin a career in the Fire Service Become an employee of the City of Joplin as a Firefighter/EMT Trainee. Attend... Full Description

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HEALTH

Environmental Public Health Specialist I

Posted November 14, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Environmental Public Health Specialist I Public Health – Health Department Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam,... Full Description

Lead Animal Control Officer - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Posted November 17, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Lead Animal Control Officer Health Department *** INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY *** Salary $21.222 per hour. Job Description Enforces animal control... Full Description

Wellness Coordinator

Posted November 17, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Wellness Coordinator Health Department Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including... Full Description

WIC Certifier

Posted November 27, 2023 | Open Until Filled

WIC Certifier Health Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision; assists in collecting and entering data from WIC participants to ensure program... Full Description

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MUNICIPAL COURT

Court Assistant I

Posted October 23, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Court Assistant I Municipal Court Primary Purpose Under general supervision, performs clerical duties related to the Municipal Court including data entry, payment... Full Description

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PARKS & REC

Laborer II

Posted October 13, 2022 11:30 AM | Open Until Filled

Laborer II Parks & Recreation – Parks, Cemetery, Athletic Center Primary Purpose Under general supervision, performs strenuous unskilled and semi-skilled... Full Description

Parks Caretaker

Posted October 3, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Parks Caretaker Parks & Recreation – Athletic Complex Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test... Full Description

Seasonal Laborer

Posted October 26, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Seasonal Laborer Parks & Recreation / Public Works Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation and drug test (including... Full Description

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Detention Officer

Posted October 26, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Detention Officer Police Department Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including marijuana/THC)... Full Description

Police Officer

Posted May 26, 2022 10:40 AM | Open Until Filled

Police Officer Joplin Police Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision, performs uniformed law enforcement duties within the city limits including... Full Description

Police Officer Trainee

Posted May 31, 2022 | Open Until Filled

Police Officer Trainee Joplin Police Department Beginning a Law Enforcement Career Become an employee of the City of Joplin as a Police Officer Trainee... Full Description

Public Safety Communications Operator I (911 Dispatcher)

Posted November 6, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Public Safety Communications Operator Joplin Police Department – Emergency Communications Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? A career in... Full Description

School Crossing Guard - Part Time (2 hours per day)

Posted October 16, 2023 | Open Until Filled

School Crossing Guard – Part Time 2 Hours Per Day for Morning and Afternoon Police Department This position consists of a 2-hour day, where our School Crossing... Full Description

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PUBLIC WORKS

Assistant Director of Public Works - Engineering

Posted November 6, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Assistant Director of Public Works (Engineering) Public Works Department A vibrant and dynamic community offering outstanding recreational, educational and... Full Description

Building Maintenance Technician

Posted November 13, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Building Maintenance Technician Public Works Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical examination, and drug screening... Full Description

Equipment Operator (CDL Required Position)

Posted November 6, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Equipment Operator Public Works Primary Purpose Performs skilled work in the operation of light and medium maintenance and construction equipment; performs... Full Description

Laborer I - Recyling Center

Posted November 6, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Laborer I - Recycling Center Attendant Public Works Department Primary Purpose Performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor of routine difficulty, semi-skilled... Full Description

Laborer II

Posted June 21, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Laborer II Parks and Public Works Primary Purpose Performs strenuous unskilled and semi-skilled labor of routine difficulty, semi-skilled building maintenance,... Full Description

Public Works Engineer I

Posted July 12, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Public Works Engineer I Primary Purpose Performs technical engineering duties under the direction of a Registered Professional Engineer, including design, drafting,... Full Description

Seasonal Laborer

Posted October 26, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Seasonal Laborer Parks & Recreation / Public Works Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation and drug test (including... Full Description

Traffic Signal Technician

Posted November 8, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Traffic Signal Technician Public Works Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including marijuana/THC) ... Full Description

Transit Dispatcher

Posted October 26, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Transit Dispatcher Public Works Department - Transit Division Requires successful completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including... Full Description

Transit Driver II

Posted November 13, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Transit Driver II – Trolley Transit System Public Works Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical examination, and drug... Full Description

Transit Driver III (Full-time)

Posted May 24, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Transit Driver III (Full-time) Public Works Primary Purpose Operates a public transit vehicle to transport passengers on specified routes or manifests. Makes pick-ups... Full Description

Transit Driver III (Part-time)

Posted July 21, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Transit Driver III (Part-time) Public Works Primary Purpose Operates a public transit vehicle to transport passengers on specified routes or manifests. Makes pick-ups... Full Description

Wastewater Plant Operator

Posted May 8, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Wastewater Plant Operator Public Works Primary Purpose Performs skilled and semi-skilled work associated with the operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater... Full Description

Wastewater Plant Utility Worker

Posted November 30, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Wastewater Plant Utility Worker Public Works Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical examination, and drug screening ... Full Description

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SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT

Seasonal Laborer

Posted October 26, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Seasonal Laborer Parks & Recreation / Public Works Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation and drug test (including... Full Description

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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Volunteer

Posted November 21, 2019 10:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Physical Requirements Normally performs sedentary work; requires long periods of sitting and standing. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate essential job... Full Description