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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-8031.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.

What this job is about

Ensure the effective operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment systems.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Collect water and sewage samples

    Gather samples using test equipment to analyze water quality.

  2. 2

    Operate treatment equipment

    Adjust controls on machinery to purify water and manage sewage.

  3. 3

    Record operational data

    Document readings and attendance on specified forms for tracking.

  4. 4

    Add disinfecting chemicals

    Introduce chemicals like chlorine to treat and deodorize water.

  5. 5

    Inspect and maintain equipment

    Monitor equipment conditions and perform necessary repairs and lubrication.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.