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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

  • Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Tasks

What tasks do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators perform?

  • Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.

  • Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.

  • Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage, and generate power.

  • Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.


Knowledge

What do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators need to know?

  • Chemistry

    Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

  • Biology

    Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

  • Mechanical

    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.


Skills

What skills do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators need?

  • Operations Monitoring

    Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

  • Operation and Control

    Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.



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