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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
SOC 51-8031.00
Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.
Zone 3
Production
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
3
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Operation Monitoring
3.9
Operation and Control
3.8
Monitoring
3.6
Active Listening
3.4
Quality Control Analysis
3.4
Speaking
3.2
Critical Thinking
3.2
Equipment Maintenance
3.2
Knowledge Areas 8
Chemistry
4.0
Biology
3.9
Mechanical
3.9
Mathematics
3.6
Public Safety and Security
3.5
Production and Processing
3.5
Engineering and Technology
3.4
Administration and Management
3.3
Key Tasks
1Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water
and other liquids.
2Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis
standards.
3Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on
specified forms.
4Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or
dispose of sewage, and generate power.
5Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine
load requirements and detect malfunctions.
Also Known As
Basin Tender
Biosolids Management Technician
Clarifying Plant Operator
Dispatcher
Disposal Operator
Disposal Plant Operator
Drinking Water Technician
Filter Tender
Filterer
Filtration Operator
Tools & Equipment
Absorption equipment
Aeration compressors
Aerators
Aerobic digesters
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