Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators protect water resources by controlling water pollution through the removal of domestic and industrial waste. Domestic and industrial waste is carried by water through sewers and arrives at treatment plants in a diluted state. Plant operators control equipment to remove waste materials or render them harmless to human, animal and fish life. This operation involves a variety of treatment processes. The job duties of the wastewater treatment plant operator depend greatly upon the size and complexity of the treatment plant. In smaller plants, the operator may be responsible for the entire system, while in larger plants; the staff may include helpers, foremen, and chief operators. Some of the routine duties performed by plant operators include reading meters and gauges, directing the flow of wastewater, operating screening devices, repairing equipment, taking wastewater samples, and entering information on log sheets. Sometimes, operators must work under emergency conditions, such as when pumps or other equipment break down. Requirements: 1) Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. 2) Must satisfactorily complete from 40 to 200 hours of approved training. 3) Must complete from one to six years of progressive work experience difficulty. 4) Must satisfactorily complete written examinations for each classification. Written examination and license prepaid: $40.00 per classification, Renewal fee (every two years): $40.00, Apprentice license fee: $10.00