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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Description
Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.
Common Tasks
- Clean and maintain tanks, filter beds, and other work areas, using hand tools and power tools.
- Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage, and generate power.
- Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
- Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
- Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $32.94 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $24.91 and $43.16 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $68,522.74 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $51,813.11 and $89,764.47 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 540 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 7.4% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 580.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $32.00 with the median annual salary reaching $68,482.
