Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Core
Operate and maintain water/wastewater treatment equipment to purify water and process waste in compliance with EPA regulations.
Role type
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Builds
Purified water and processed waste disposal
Domain
Environmental services / Water treatment
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Equipment operation (pumps, valves, blowers, conveyors), process monitoring, sample collection and testing, troubleshooting mechanical issues, PPE usage, basic math, computer program usage for process control
Preferred skills
Associate's degree in science/technical area, intermediate water/wastewater treatment certificate, Operators Grade I/II/III license
Technologies
Process control computer programs, gas detectors, confined space equipment
Responsibilities
Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges; operate equipment to purify water or process waste; clean and maintain equipment and work areas; inspect equipment regularly; collect and test water/sewage samples; record operational data; respond to emergency calls
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC