Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators

Operate an entire system of machines to transfer or treat water.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators operate or control an entire system of machines to transfer or treat water or wastewater.

Wages	$31.10 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
On the Job	Work Activities Operate chemical processing or water treatment systems or equipment. Inspect production equipment. Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products. Record operational or production data. Lubricate production equipment. Maintain production or processing equipment. Repair production equipment or tools. Collect samples of materials or products for testing. Clean production equipment. Clean work areas.
Career Pathways	Environmental Service Systems
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