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Program Codes
30929
Employment Percentage
-11.17984976
SOC ID
51-8031
SOC Title
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
ONET ID
51-8031.00
ONET Concat ID
51803100
Median Salary
78303.58
EMSI Interest Area Term
Life Sciences and Technologies
Ed Level High School
41.77
Ed Level Certificate
24.5
Ed Level Some College
20.700001
Ed Level Associates
12.52
Ed Level Bachelors
0.52
Ed Level Masters
0
Ed Level Doctors
0
Typical Ed Level
a high school diploma or less
Career Description
Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.
Core Tasks
  • 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.
  • Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
  • Maintain, repair, and lubricate equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Clean and maintain tanks, filter beds, and other work areas, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Direct and coordinate plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.
Start Annual Earnings
51261.94
Top Annual Earnings
115429.65
EMSI Career Title Slug
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