Program Codes: 
30929
Employment Percentage: 
1.3730874852883
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: 
79664.92
Interest Area Term: 
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 Doctor: 
0
Typical Ed Level: 
a high school diploma or less
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: 

<ul><li>Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.</li><li>Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.</li><li>Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage, and generate power.</li><li>Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.</li><li>Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.</li><li>Maintain, repair, and lubricate equipment, using hand tools and power tools.</li><li>Clean and maintain tanks, filter beds, and other work areas, using hand tools and power tools.</li><li>Direct and coordinate plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.</li></ul>

Start Annual Earnings: 
54341.9
Top Annual Earnings: 
112778.47
Title Slug: 
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