Occupation AtlasWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

O*NET · 51-8031.00

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.

Also called Basin Tender · Biosolids Management Tech · Biosolids Management Technician (Biosolids Management Tech) · Clarifying Plant Operator · Disposal Operator · Disposal Plant Operator · Drinking Water Tech · Drinking Water Technician (Drinking Water Tech)
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Job Zone 2 — Some Preparation NeededHolland code RCI35 skills on file

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Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed

Some preparation. Usually a high school diploma, some previous work-related skill or experience, and a few months to a year of training with experienced workers.

Job Zone is O*NET's rating of how much education, experience and training an occupation typically needs — a property of the work, not of anyone doing it.

Occupational interest profile

RCIRealistic · Conventional · Investigative — the three strongest interests, in order

  • R Realistic6.75
  • C Conventional4.60
  • I Investigative2.55
  • E Enterprising1.62
  • S Social1.57
  • A Artistic1.00

RIASEC (Holland) interests on O*NET's 0–7 scale: what the work draws on, not what any individual prefers. Hover a row for what each dimension means.

Education and experience

The education level respondents say the job requires, and the most common answer for experience and training.

  • High School Diploma or the equivalent50%
  • Post-Secondary Certificate38%
  • Some College Courses8%
  • Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree4%
Related work experience
None (33%)
On-site or in-plant training
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year (21%)
On-the-job training
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years (25%)

Typically associated skills

All 35 O*NET skills, most important first. Importance (1–5) says how much a skill matters here; level (0–7) says how much of it the work calls for, with O*NET's example of a nearby level. Neither is a proficiency rating of a person.

  • Operation and ControlImportance 4.0Level 3.4Level 4 looks like: Adjust the speed of assembly line equipment based on the product being assembled
  • Operations MonitoringImportance 3.9Level 4.1Level 4 looks like: Monitor machine functions on an automated production line
  • MonitoringbasicImportance 3.6Level 3.6Level 4 looks like: Monitor a meeting and revise the agenda to ensure important topics are discussed
  • Equipment MaintenanceImportance 3.1Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Clean moving parts in production machinery
  • Quality Control AnalysisImportance 3.1Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Assess new parts for precision and accuracy to specifications
  • Active ListeningbasicImportance 3.1Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Take a customer's order
  • RepairingImportance 3.1Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Tighten a screw to get a door to close properly
  • SpeakingbasicImportance 3.1Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Greet tourists and explain tourist attractions
  • TroubleshootingImportance 3.1Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Identify the source of a leak by looking under a machine
  • Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Lay out tools to complete a job
  • CoordinationImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Schedule appointments for a medical clinic
  • Critical ThinkingbasicImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being late
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  • Judgment and Decision MakingImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Decide how scheduling a break will affect work flow
  • Reading ComprehensionbasicImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Read step-by-step instructions for completing a form
  • Time ManagementImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Keep a monthly calendar of appointments
  • Systems EvaluationImportance 2.9Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Determine why estimates for the time to complete a task are overly optimistic
  • MathematicsbasicImportance 2.9Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Count the amount of change to be given to a customer
  • Systems AnalysisImportance 2.9Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Determine how loss of a team member will affect the completion of a job
  • Active LearningbasicImportance 2.8Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Think about the implications of a news article for job opportunities
  • InstructingImportance 2.8Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Instruct a new employee in the use of a timekeeping system
  • WritingbasicImportance 2.8Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Write down a guest's order at a restaurant
  • Learning StrategiesbasicImportance 2.8Level 2.8Level 2 looks like: Learn a different method of completing a task from a coworker
  • Social PerceptivenessImportance 2.8Level 2.8Level 2 looks like: Notice that customers are angry because they have been waiting too long
  • Equipment SelectionImportance 2.6Level 2.6Level 2 looks like: Select a tool to adjust a loose part on a bicycle
  • SciencebasicImportance 2.6Level 2.0Level 2 looks like: Conduct standard tests to determine soil quality
  • Service OrientationImportance 2.5Level 2.1Level 2 looks like: Ask customers if they would like a cup of coffee
  • Management of Personnel ResourcesImportance 2.0Level 2.0Level 2 looks like: Encourage a coworker who is having difficulty finishing a project
  • PersuasionImportance 2.0Level 2.0Level 2 looks like: Solicit donations for a charity
  • NegotiationImportance 2.0Level 1.9Level 2 looks like: Present justification to a manager for altering a work schedule
  • Management of Material ResourcesImportance 2.0Level 1.0Level 2 looks like: Reserve a room for a management meeting
  • Management of Financial ResourcesImportance 1.6Level 0.6
  • Operations AnalysisImportance 1.6Level 0.6
  • ProgrammingImportance 1.6Level 0.6
  • Technology DesignImportance 1.5Level 0.5
  • InstallationImportance 1.1Level —

Tasks

8 core

What people in this occupation do, as O*NET records it, core tasks first by importance (1–5).

  1. Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.Importance 4.9
  2. Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage, and generate power.Importance 4.8
  3. Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.Importance 4.8
  4. Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.Importance 4.7
  5. Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.Importance 4.3
  6. Direct and coordinate plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.Importance 4.1
  7. Clean and maintain tanks, filter beds, and other work areas, using hand tools and power tools.Importance 4.0
  8. Maintain, repair, and lubricate equipment, using hand tools and power tools.Importance 3.8

Knowledge

Bodies of knowledge the work draws on.

  • Public Safety and SecurityImportance 4.2Level 4.3Level 4 looks like: Inspect a building site for safety violations
  • MechanicalImportance 3.6Level 4.7Level 4 looks like: Replace a valve on a steam pipe
  • English LanguageImportance 3.5Level 3.8Level 4 looks like: Edit an article for a news website
  • Administration and ManagementImportance 3.4Level 3.9Level 4 looks like: Monitor progress of a project to ensure timely completion
  • ChemistryImportance 3.4Level 4.4Level 4 looks like: Use the proper concentration of chlorine to purify a water source
  • Education and TrainingImportance 3.4Level 4.2Level 4 looks like: Lead a quality improvement seminar
  • MathematicsImportance 3.4Level 4.3Level 4 looks like: Analyze data to determine areas with the highest sales
  • Customer and Personal ServiceImportance 3.3Level 4.2Level 4 looks like: Be responsible for 10 children at daycare
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  • Computers and ElectronicsImportance 3.2Level 4.0Level 4 looks like: Use a computer to format a document
  • Engineering and TechnologyImportance 3.2Level 3.8Level 4 looks like: Design a custom office chair
  • Law and GovernmentImportance 3.2Level 3.5Level 4 looks like: Prepare documents and title papers for the purchase of a new house
  • BiologyImportance 3.1Level 3.9Level 4 looks like: Investigate the effects of pollution on marine plants and animals
  • AdministrativeImportance 3.0Level 3.8Level 4 looks like: Type 30 words per minute
  • Production and ProcessingImportance 3.0Level 3.5Level 4 looks like: Supervise an appliance assembly line
  • PhysicsImportance 2.8Level 3.5Level 4 looks like: Calculate the speed of a falling object
  • TelecommunicationsImportance 2.7Level 2.8
  • DesignImportance 2.6Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Design plans for remodeling a kitchen
  • Personnel and Human ResourcesImportance 2.6Level 2.8
  • Building and ConstructionImportance 2.5Level 2.9
  • Communications and MediaImportance 2.5Level 2.6
  • Economics and AccountingImportance 2.5Level 2.3Level 1 looks like: Answer billing questions from credit card customers
  • TransportationImportance 2.3Level 2.5Level 1 looks like: Ride a train to work
  • GeographyImportance 2.0Level 2.1Level 1 looks like: Know the capital of the United States
  • Sales and MarketingImportance 1.7Level 1.8Level 1 looks like: Sell cakes at a bake sale
  • Food ProductionImportance 1.6Level 1.3Level 1 looks like: Grow herbs in the kitchen
  • PsychologyImportance 1.6Level 1.4Level 1 looks like: Monitor several children on a playground
  • Medicine and DentistryImportance 1.5Level 0.8Level 1 looks like: Use a band-aid
  • Foreign LanguageImportance 1.4Level 0.8Level 1 looks like: Say "please" and "thank you" in a foreign language
  • History and ArcheologyImportance 1.4Level 0.8Level 1 looks like: Take a class in US history
  • Sociology and AnthropologyImportance 1.4Level 0.8Level 1 looks like: Identify two cultures in a story as being different
  • Therapy and CounselingImportance 1.4Level 0.9Level 1 looks like: Put ice on a sprained ankle
  • Philosophy and TheologyImportance 1.3Level —
  • Fine ArtsImportance 1.0Level —

Abilities

Enduring capacities the work calls for.

  • Oral ComprehensionImportance 3.8Level 3.9Level 4 looks like: Understand a coach's oral instructions for a sport
  • Oral ExpressionImportance 3.8Level 3.8Level 4 looks like: Give instructions to a lost motorist
  • Near VisionImportance 3.6Level 3.6
  • Deductive ReasoningImportance 3.5Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Know that a stalled car can coast downhill
  • Written ComprehensionImportance 3.5Level 3.5Level 4 looks like: Understand an apartment lease
  • Control PrecisionImportance 3.1Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Adjust a room light with a dimmer switch
  • Inductive ReasoningImportance 3.1Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Decide what to wear based on the weather report
  • Information OrderingImportance 3.1Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Follow the correct steps to make change
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  • Problem SensitivityImportance 3.1Level 3.8Level 4 looks like: Notice from a subtle difference in a client's mood that something is bothering them
  • Selective AttentionImportance 3.1Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Answer a business call with coworkers talking nearby
  • Arm-Hand SteadinessImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Light a candle
  • Far VisionImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Read a roadside billboard
  • Flexibility of ClosureImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Detect that your phone is ringing while at a concert
  • Manual DexterityImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 4 looks like: Pack oranges in crates as quickly as possible
  • Perceptual SpeedImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Sort mail according to ZIP codes with no time pressure
  • Speech ClarityImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 4 looks like: Make stadium-wide announcements during a sporting event
  • Speech RecognitionImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Recognize the voice of a coworker
  • Trunk StrengthImportance 3.0Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Sit up in an office chair
  • Written ExpressionImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 4 looks like: Write a job recommendation for a subordinate
  • Auditory AttentionImportance 2.9Level 2.5Level 2 looks like: Listen to a lecture while people nearby are talking
  • Category FlexibilityImportance 2.9Level 3.0Level 3 looks like: Classify flowers according to size, color, and smell
  • Finger DexterityImportance 2.9Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Put coins in a parking meter
  • Reaction TimeImportance 2.9Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Start to slow down the car when a traffic light turns yellow
  • Visual Color DiscriminationImportance 2.9Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Trace electrical circuits marked by various colored wires
  • VisualizationImportance 2.9Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Imagine how to place paper in a printer so that the letterhead comes out on top
  • Extent FlexibilityImportance 2.8Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Reach to adjust the radio in a car
  • Multilimb CoordinationImportance 2.8Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Row a boat
  • Number FacilityImportance 2.8Level 2.9Level 3 looks like: Calculate a discounted price
  • Response OrientationImportance 2.8Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: When a doorbell and phone ring at the same time, quickly select which to answer first
  • Time SharingImportance 2.8Level 2.8Level 3 looks like: Watch street signs while driving at 30 miles an hour
  • Fluency of IdeasImportance 2.6Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Name four different uses for a screwdriver
  • Mathematical ReasoningImportance 2.6Level 2.8
  • Rate ControlImportance 2.6Level 2.1Level 1 looks like: Ride a bicycle alongside a jogger
  • Depth PerceptionImportance 2.5Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Merge a car into traffic on a city street
  • Hearing SensitivityImportance 2.3Level 2.1Level 2 looks like: Notice a doorbell ringing
  • Gross Body CoordinationImportance 2.1Level 2.0Level 2 looks like: Get in and out of a truck
  • Spatial OrientationImportance 2.1Level 2.0Level 2 looks like: Use the floor plan to locate a store in a mall
  • Speed of ClosureImportance 2.1Level 2.1Level 3 looks like: Recognize a song after hearing only the first few notes
  • Dynamic StrengthImportance 2.0Level 2.0Level 2 looks like: Use pruning shears to trim a bush
  • Glare SensitivityImportance 2.0Level 1.5Level 2 looks like: Drive on a familiar road on a cloudy day
  • Gross Body EquilibriumImportance 2.0Level 2.0Level 2 looks like: Stand on a ladder
  • MemorizationImportance 2.0Level 2.0Level 1 looks like: Remember the number on your bus to be sure you get back on the right one
  • OriginalityImportance 2.0Level 2.4Level 2 looks like: Use a credit card to open a locked door
  • Peripheral VisionImportance 2.0Level 1.3Level 2 looks like: Keep in step while marching in a band
  • Sound LocalizationImportance 2.0Level 1.1Level 2 looks like: Listen to a sound system to determine which speaker is working
  • StaminaImportance 2.0Level 1.9Level 1 looks like: Walk 1/4 mile
  • Static StrengthImportance 2.0Level 2.1Level 1 looks like: Push an empty shopping cart
  • Wrist-Finger SpeedImportance 2.0Level 2.0Level 2 looks like: Use a screwdriver to twist in a screw
  • Night VisionImportance 1.8Level 0.9
  • Explosive StrengthImportance 1.6Level 0.8
  • Speed of Limb MovementImportance 1.6Level 1.0Level 2 looks like: Saw through a thin piece of wood
  • Dynamic FlexibilityImportance 1.0Level —

Work activities

Kinds of activity the work is made of.

  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsImportance 4.5Level 4.7Level 4 looks like: Evaluate a complicated insurance claim for compliance with policy terms
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsImportance 4.4Level 4.9Level 4 looks like: Test electrical circuits
  • Documenting/Recording InformationImportance 4.3Level 4.2Level 4 looks like: Document the results of a crime scene investigation
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsImportance 4.2Level 4.4Level 4 looks like: Inspect equipment in a chemical processing plant
  • Processing InformationImportance 4.2Level 4.6Level 4 looks like: Calculate the adjustments for insurance claims
  • Analyzing Data or InformationImportance 4.1Level 4.3Level 4 looks like: Determine the interest cost to finance a new building
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsImportance 4.1Level 4.6Level 4 looks like: Judge the suitability of food products for an event
  • Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsImportance 4.1Level 4.7Level 4 looks like: Select the location for a major retail store
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  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentImportance 4.1Level 3.6Level 4 looks like: Drive an 18-wheel tractor-trailer
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesImportance 4.0Level 4.7Level 4 looks like: Report the results of a sales meeting to a supervisor
  • Getting InformationImportance 4.0Level 4.3Level 4 looks like: Review a budget
  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentImportance 3.9Level 4.5Level 4 looks like: Change the oil on a tractor
  • Controlling Machines and ProcessesImportance 3.8Level 4.6Level 4 looks like: Operate a drilling rig
  • Training and Teaching OthersImportance 3.8Level 4.3Level 4 looks like: Teach a social sciences course to high school students
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkImportance 3.7Level 4.9Level 4 looks like: Plan and adjust a personal to-do list according to changing demands
  • Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeImportance 3.7Level 4.6Level 4 looks like: Keep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports cars
  • Monitoring and Controlling ResourcesImportance 3.5Level 4.3Level 4 looks like: Work as a chef responsible for ordering food for the menu
  • Repairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentImportance 3.5Level 4.0Level 4 looks like: Make repairs by removing and replacing circuit boards
  • Scheduling Work and ActivitiesImportance 3.5Level 3.8Level 4 looks like: Prepare the work schedule for salesclerks in a large retail store
  • Working with ComputersImportance 3.5Level 3.6Level 4 looks like: Write software for keeping track of parts in inventory
  • Coaching and Developing OthersImportance 3.4Level 4.4Level 4 looks like: Provide on-the-job training for administrative workers
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleImportance 3.4Level 3.6Level 4 looks like: Determine the value of property lost in a fire
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicImportance 3.4Level 3.7Level 4 looks like: Sell shoes in a crowded shoe store
  • Communicating with People Outside the OrganizationImportance 3.3Level 3.4Level 4 looks like: Present information to potential clients about available services
  • Developing Objectives and StrategiesImportance 3.3Level 3.6Level 4 looks like: Develop the plan to complete the merger of two organizations over a 3-year period
  • Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationImportance 3.3Level 3.4Level 4 looks like: Estimate the time required to evacuate a city in the event of a major disaster
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesImportance 3.3Level 3.6Level 4 looks like: Manage a small team of employees in a dynamic workplace
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersImportance 3.3Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Interpret how foreign tax laws apply to U.S. exports
  • Performing General Physical ActivitiesImportance 3.3Level 4.4Level 4 looks like: Paint the outside of a house
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to OthersImportance 3.3Level 3.9Level 4 looks like: Recommend a new software package to increase operational efficiency
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of OthersImportance 3.2Level 3.9Level 4 looks like: Organize the cleanup crew after a major sporting event
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsImportance 3.2Level 4.3Level 4 looks like: Maintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clients
  • Handling and Moving ObjectsImportance 3.2Level 4.8Level 4 looks like: Arrange books in a library
  • Developing and Building TeamsImportance 3.1Level 3.4Level 4 looks like: Lead an assembly team in an automobile plant
  • Performing Administrative ActivitiesImportance 3.1Level 3.6Level 4 looks like: Complete tax forms for a small business
  • Thinking CreativelyImportance 2.9Level 3.4Level 4 looks like: Adapt popular music for a high school marching band
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersImportance 2.8Level 3.6Level 4 looks like: Get two subordinates to agree about vacation schedules
  • Staffing Organizational UnitsImportance 2.8Level 3.4Level 4 looks like: Interview candidates for a sales position and make hiring recommendations
  • Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentImportance 2.7Level 2.9
  • Assisting and Caring for OthersImportance 2.5Level 2.7
  • Selling or Influencing OthersImportance 2.1Level 2.0Level 1 looks like: Convince a coworker to assist with an assignment

Work context

The conditions most characteristic of the work, on O*NET's 1–5 context scale.

  • E-Mail4.8
  • Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams4.8
  • Telephone Conversations4.8
  • Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions4.7
  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment4.6
  • Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled4.5
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets4.5
  • Exposed to Contaminants4.3
  • Exposed to Hazardous Conditions4.2
  • Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable4.2

Technology

15 tools

Software used in this work. In demand: among the tools job postings for this occupation name most. Hot: often named in job postings across the economy.

In demand (3)

  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Microsoft Outlookhot

Hot (2; 3 more marked hot above)

  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
Other tools (10)
  • Data logging software
  • Database software
  • Geographic information system GIS systems
  • Human machine interface HMI software
  • Material safety data sheet MSDS software
  • Operational Data Store ODS software
  • Records management software
  • Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
  • Timekeeping software
  • Wastewater expert control systems

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