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Careers / Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators |
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Summary Description |
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Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Basin Tender |
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Biosolids Management Technician |
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Clarifying Plant Operator |
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Dispatcher |
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Disposal Operator |
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Disposal Plant Operator |
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Drinking Water Technician |
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Filter Tender |
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Filterer |
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Filtration Operator |
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Filtration Plant Operator |
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Industrial Waste Treatment Technician |
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Lead Sewage Plant Operator |
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Liquid Waste Treatment Plant Operator |
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On-Site Wastewater Systems Technician |
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Operations Specialist |
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Operator |
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Plant Operator |
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Potable Water Treatment Operator |
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Process Operator |
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Purification Operator |
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Radioactive Waste Disposal Dispatcher |
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SCADA Operator (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Operator) |
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Sewage Plant Operator |
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Sewage Treatment Plant Operator |
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Treatment Specialist |
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Utility Maintenance Worker |
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Waste Disposal Plant Operator |
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Waste Treatment Operator |
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Waste Water Operator |
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Waste Water Plant Operator |
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Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator (WWTP Operator) |
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Wastewater Operator |
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Wastewater Plant Operator |
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Wastewater Reclamation Facility Operator |
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Wastewater Superintendent |
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Wastewater Treatment Operator |
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator |
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Water Filterer |
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Water Filtration Technician |
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Water Operator |
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Water Plant Operator |
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Water Pump Operator |
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Water Pumper |
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Water Purifier Operator |
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Water Quality Technician |
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Water Reclamation Systems Operator |
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Water Supply Technician |
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Water System Operator |
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Water Technician |
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Water Treatment Operator |
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Water Treatment Plant Operator |
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Water Treatment Specialist |
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Water Treatment Technician |
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Watershed Tender |
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Waterworks Employee |
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Waterworks Operator |
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58. |
Waterworks Pump Station Operator |
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Job Tasks |
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Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
- Operate chemical processing or water treatment systems or equipment.
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Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
- Inspect production equipment.
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Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.
- Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.
- Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
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Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
- Record operational or production data.
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Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage, and generate power.
- Operate chemical processing or water treatment systems or equipment.
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Direct and coordinate plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.
- Direct operational or production activities.
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Maintain, repair, and lubricate equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- Maintain production or processing equipment.
- Lubricate production equipment.
- Repair production equipment or tools.
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Clean and maintain tanks, filter beds, and other work areas, using hand tools and power tools.
- Clean work areas.
- Clean production equipment.
- Maintain production or processing equipment.
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Work Activities |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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The state with the largest agricultural industry is California, which has a production more than double the second-place state. |
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