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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 Monitoring3.9
Operation and Control3.8
Monitoring3.6
Active Listening3.4
Quality Control Analysis3.4
Speaking3.2
Critical Thinking3.2
Equipment Maintenance3.2
Knowledge Areas 8
Chemistry4.0
Biology3.9
Mechanical3.9
Mathematics3.6
Public Safety and Security3.5
Production and Processing3.5
Engineering and Technology3.4
Administration and Management3.3
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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