Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant & System Operators
Also called: Operator, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Wastewater Operator, Waste Water Operator
What they do:
Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.
On the job, you would:
- Add chemicals such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
- Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
- Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.
Engineering and Technology
Math and Science
Safety and Government
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Hand and Finger Use
Ideas and Logic
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Industrial control software
Data base user interface and query software
Compliance software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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