Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
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Job training consists of classroom instruction, including practice operating water and sewage treatment equipment. Further training occurs on the job and through advanced courses. Course content typically includes:
- Operation of treatment systems
- Water testing and analysis
- Maintenance and repair of pumps, compressors, and other equipment
General Qualifications
Water and wastewater treatment plant operators need mechanical aptitude and the ability to solve problems intuitively. They also should be competent in basic mathematics, chemistry and biology. Th...
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