Alliance of Indiana Rural Water
Alliance of Indiana Rural Water
Energy & Utilities
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.
Salary Breakdown
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Average
$40,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$27,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$40,500
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$54,000
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
3,070
Projected job openings through 2028
Sample Career Roadmap
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Degree Recommendations
Top Expected Tasks
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
01
Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
02
Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
03
Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.
04
Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
05
Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage, and generate power.
06
Maintain, repair, and lubricate equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
07
Clean and maintain tanks, filter beds, and other work areas, using hand tools and power tools.
08
Direct and coordinate plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Chemistry
KNOWLEDGE
Physics
SKILL
Operation Monitoring
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
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