Wastewater Operator, Class D
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
JOB DESCRIPTION: A wastewater operator operates sewage treatment; sludge processing equipment, or disposal equipment in a wastewater (sewage) treatment plant to control the flow and processing of sewage. The operator monitors and regulates the flow of sewage by adjusting equipment valves and gates manually or by remote control through the filtering, settling, aerating, and sludge digestion process. A wastewater operator also keeps a log of operations, maintains equipment, and directs other attendants. The majority of wastewater operators work for local governments and private water supply and sanitary service companies.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Oklahoma State Department of Environmental Quality
- Division
- (WQD) Water Quality Certification
- Address
- 707 N. Robinson St. Oklahoma City, OK 73101
- Phone
- (405) 702-0100
- Agency website
- http://www.deq.state.ok.us/
- Licence page
- www.deq.state.ok.us
- Last updated
- July 14, 2020
Occupations (O*NET)
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 51-8031.00
Source and verification
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