Occupation
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.
$60,020 medianBelow-avg outlookHigh school
O*NET 31.0 · 51-8031.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.
- 02Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage, and generate power.
- 03Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
- 04Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
- 05Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
- 06Direct and coordinate plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.
- 07Clean and maintain tanks, filter beds, and other work areas, using hand tools and power tools.
- 08Maintain, repair, and lubricate equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Wastewater Operator (WW Operator)Water Plant OperatorWater Treatment OperatorWater Treatment Plant OperatorPlant OperatorProcess Operator (Process Op)Relief OperatorWaste Water Treatment Plant Operator (WWTP Operator)Wastewater Technician (Wastewater Tech)Water Control Dispatcher
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Knowledge the job leans on
Public Safety and SecurityMechanicalEnglish LanguageChemistryEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementMathematicsCustomer and Personal Service
Skills that carry over from service
Operation and ControlOperations MonitoringRepairingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingQuality Control AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingCoordination