Occupational Employment Statistics
51-8031 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.
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Minnesota
| 2,050 | 160 | $33.34/hr | $22.13/hr | $29.99/hr | $34.44/hr | $37.79/hr | $40.11/hr |
| Natural Resources and Mining | N/A | N/A |
| Manufacturing | 50 | $29.23/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 150 | $30.46/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | N/A | N/A |
| Education and Health Services | N/A | N/A |
| Other Services | N/A | N/A |
| Public Administration | 1,770 | $35.22/hr |
- Maintain, repair, and lubricate equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
- Direct and coordinate plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.
- Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.
- 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.
- Clean and maintain tanks, filter beds, and other work areas, using hand tools and power tools.
- Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
- Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
- Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.