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Must possess a valid State -issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. Must possess an A-level operator certification in waste/wastewater issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. May be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Must pass a post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Preference given for Class-A Drinking Water Operator Certification issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.\nOther Information\nURGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION \nApplications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete. \nIn order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System. \nPositions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. \nThe minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. 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To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during \"wartime\" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. 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