Water Treatment Specialist / Waste Water Operator
Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.
At a Glance
Water Treatment Specialist / Waste Water Operator earns an average of $59,003/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2.8–3.6 years. Top skills: Operations, Wastewater, Water Treatment.
$59,003/yr
High school or GED
2.8–3.6 years
20
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Median Wage
$58,260/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-6.5%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (19)
Wastewater
Water Treatment
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Sewage Treatments
Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Data Analysis
Internal Controls
Instrumentation
Lifting Ability
Sanitation
Machinery
Auditing
Data Integrity
Project Management
Packaging And Labeling
Loading And Unloading
On-The-Job Training
Common Skills (8)
Operations
Communication
Quality Control
Management
Scheduling
Certifications (3)
Valid Driver's License
Wastewater Operator Certification
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
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