Job Opportunities

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Featured Job Opportunities

Museum Assistant - Part Time

Posted September 25, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Museum Assistant (Part Time) Parks & Recreation – Administrative Support Requires successful completion of a background investigation and drug test (including... Full Description

Seasonal Laborer- Golf Course, Public Grounds, and Cemeteries

Posted April 28, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Seasonal Laborer Parks & Recreation Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs strenuous unskilled labor, landscape, and grounds maintenance... Full Description

Transit Dispatcher

Posted September 7, 2023 11:00 AM | 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

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FIRE

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

Nutritionist I

Posted April 28, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Nutritionist I Public Health – Joplin Health Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision, conducts nutrition assessments, assigns risk factors,... 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

Museum Assistant - Part Time

Posted September 25, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Museum Assistant (Part Time) Parks & Recreation – Administrative Support Requires successful completion of a background investigation and drug test (including... Full Description

Seasonal Laborer- Golf Course, Public Grounds, and Cemeteries

Posted April 28, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Seasonal Laborer Parks & Recreation Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs strenuous unskilled labor, landscape, and grounds maintenance... Full Description

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PUBLIC SAFETY

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 - 911 Dispatcher

Posted June 14, 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 Emergency... Full Description

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PUBLIC WORKS

Equipment Operator (CDL Required Position)

Posted April 3, 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

Posted June 21, 2023 | Open Until Filled

Laborer I Public Works Department Primary Purpose Performs strenuous unskilled and some semi-skilled labor of routine difficulty, semi-skilled building... 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

Transit Dispatcher

Posted September 7, 2023 11:00 AM | 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 May 24, 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

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SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT

Seasonal Laborer- Golf Course, Public Grounds, and Cemeteries

Posted April 28, 2023 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Seasonal Laborer Parks & Recreation Department Primary Purpose Under general supervision; performs strenuous unskilled labor, landscape, and grounds maintenance... 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